IEC South Africa
ANC takes IEC to Electoral Court over candidate registration failures in 3 provinces
ANC's court application against the IEC follows missed candidate submission deadlines in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Free State ahead of the local elections.
ANC risks losing 181 candidates over IEC system glitch ahead of municipal elections
The African National Congress intends to challenge the Independent Electoral Committee after it missed the deadline to register 181 candidates for the elections.
ANC misses IEC candidate registration deadline Again, no extension granted
The ANC has missed the IEC's candidate registration deadline again, citing technical issues. The IEC confirms its system functioned properly throughout the period.
South Africa local elections: IEC reveals 620 registered parties ahead of November vote
The IEC has revealed number of registered political parties in South Africa has surged from 580 to 620 ahead of the November 2026 local elections.
IEC adds over 750,000 new voters to South Africa's roll ahead of November elections
IEC confirms 750,000 new voter registrations, pushing totals past 29 million ahead of the local government elections. Deadline for updates is Friday.
Final voter registration day for 2026 local government elections
The IEC shared an announcement that Sunday, 2 August 2026 is the final day South Africans can register in person to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
IEC declares full readiness for Local Government Elections as 620 parties register
The Electoral Commission of South Africa is fully prepared for the Local Government Elections with 620 registered parties. Final voter registration occurs in August.
"Pure disrespect": SA fumes after alleged ANC members offer eggs to voters registering in Limpopo
A video showing alleged ANC members handing out eggs to voter registration hopefuls in Limpopo has left Mzansi fuming ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections
IEC opens criminal case against officer who allegedly registered voters in absentia
EFF alleges IEC collusion with ANC to manipulate local elections, leading to a criminal case amid claims of electoral misconduct involving foreign nationals.
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