Final results of municipal elections released
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Glen Mashinini has officially declared the 2021 Local Government Elections concluded as free and fair.
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Municipal Elections
Road to November 1
Your vote, Your Councillor
Covering all you need to know leading up to the November 1 Local Government Elections. We’ll be covering candidates, political party and independent, who will be contesting for leading their wards and/or municipalities.
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BLF’s Happy Nyawuza is running for Mayor of Lesedi
The Black First Land First (BLF) party’s Happy Nyawuza will contest for the mayoral seat in the Lesedi Local Municipality.
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The ANC relies on Phindi to lead Lesedi Ward 6
Phindi Rachel Mpemvu is the ward councillor candidate for the African National Congress contesting in the upcoming municipal elections. SheRead more
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Nelly Dube is ready to serve as Ward 8 Councillor
The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Nelly Dube to contest for the Ward 8 councillor seat. Nelly is BranchRead more
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Moiketsi Tladi represents COPE in Emfuleni Ward 6
Contesting on behalf of the Congress of the People party (COPE), Abram Moeketsi Tladi is the councillor candidate for Emfuleni ward 6.
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Mapule Motsepe looking to continue leading Lesedi Ward 11
The current ward 11 councillor and Speaker of the Lesedi Local Municipality, Mapule Motsepe, representing the African National Congress (ANC) is looking to extend her position and continue her term of service in government.
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Sipho Thabethe for Lesedi Ward 10 Councillor
The Socialist Economic Freedom Movement (SEFM) has picked Sipho Thabethe to represent the party in Lesedi Ward 10 in theRead more
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Apostle Neo Kutoane promises to revolutionize Sedibeng
Apostle Kutoane is contesting for the mayoral seat in the southern-Gauteng region representing the Black First, Land First (BLF) party
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Elections 2021: This municipality is an exception in Gauteng
GroundUp’s Steve Kretzmann tells the story of the well-managed Midvaal municipality, but not everyone is enjoying the benefits and services it provides.
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Activist Moses Gama looking to lead his community
Known as a community activist and leader, Gama is now running for office and is looking to make a positive change in Ekurhuleni Ward 51
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