It’s official: Municipal Elections Set for 4 November 2026
Eligible voters are encouraged to continue using the IEC’s voter verification services to confirm their registration information and ensure they know where they are registered to vote.
Engaging, Educating and Empowering Communities
Engaging, Educating and Empowering Communities
Category 2026 LG Elections
Mapepeza Media to help voters make empowered choices in the municipal polls
Mapepeza News Media has officially launched Khetha Khona, a public interest media campaign designed to empower voters with accessible, relevant, and unbiased information about candidates and political parties contesting in their local areas.
Public Given More Time to Comment on IEC’s Draft Election Disinformation Code
The Commission said public participation is essential to ensuring that the final code strikes an appropriate balance between protecting electoral processes and upholding South Africa's constitutional values.
IEC Opens More Than 600 Job Opportunities Across South Africa
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official IEC Careers Portal to view available positions, create a candidate profile and submit their applications online.
IEC Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Notices
The public has been urged to remain cautious and avoid engaging with suspicious recruitment posts, links and contact details.
Black VF Plus member post sparks topics over party choices for LGE
Mcusi’s post has already shown that political conversations in the township are becoming broader, more open and less predictable than many people may assume.
IEC reports smooth start to voter registration weekend
The Commission said the registration process was running smoothly across South Africa, supported by 48 212 electoral staff members deployed nationwide.
SALGA calls on young people to participate in elections
SALGA Youth Commission Chairperson Lucky Sele said one of the most concerning findings is that more than 60% of non-registered young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 do not intend to register to vote
IFP Announces Mlungisi Mabaso As Mayoral Candidate Joburg
Mabaso said his campaign would focus on restoring accountability within the municipality, improving basic services, and rebuilding trust between communities and local government.
South Africans Called to Register Ahead of Local Government Elections
With the election date confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Commission is now placing strong emphasis on the upcoming national voter registration weekend, set for 20 and 21 June 2026.
