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IEC Announces Voter Registration Weekend Dates, South Africans Excited
The IEC announced voter registration dates for the 2026/2027 Local Government Elections, sparking excitement among South Africans eager for political change.
Parties have 1 year left to prepare for the Local Government Elections as a possible date is announced
The Independent Electoral Commission has indicated that it is ready for the Local Government Elections, possibly occurring on the first Wednesday of November 2025.
BOSA, RISE Mzansi, GOOD merge forces to form Unite for Change party, South Africans divided
BOSA, RISE Mzansi and the GOOD Party have merged to form a new political movement to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections, sparking mixed reactions online.
Boy Mamabolo quits the ANC after 29 years citing abuse, South Africans say the ship is sinking
Jacob Boy Mamabolo has officially quit the ANC after 29 years, citing abuse and sabotage for his difficult decision, sparking mixed reactions online.
IEC report reveals that the Democratic Alliance received over R32 million in funding
The Independent Electoral Commission revealed that the Democratic Alliance received over R32 million in the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.
34 new political parties to contest Local Government Elections between 2026 and 2027
The Independent Electoral Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo announced when the upcoming local government elections will take place.
IEC anticipates 1 voters registration weekend for 2026 local government elections
The Independent Electoral Commission's Sy Mamabolo said that there may be only one voter registration weekend for the local government elections.
IEC backs implementation of electronic voting, South Africans concerned it will lead to vote rigging
The IEC has backed the use of electronic voting, saying that it is more efficient, saves costs, and will boost youth engagement, but South Africans aren't as sure.
Jabulani Khumalo takes MK Party to Constitutional Court, SA weighs in on latest leadership battle
Jabulani Khumalo has filed papers in the Constitutional Court as he aims to reclaim the leadership of the MK Party, sparking mixed reactions online.
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