South Africa Elections
MK Party's Joburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi rules out DA coalition
Bongani Baloyi, MK Party’s Joburg mayoral candidate, rules out a coalition with the DA, outlining priorities including a new approach to municipal debt recovery.
MK Party's Gauteng mayoral candidates vow to fight corruption and crime, South Africans have doubts
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party's mayoral candidates in Gauteng have vowed to target corruption and crime if elected, but South Africans aren't convinced.
GOOD Party fined R50,000 after court finds R900,000 donation was deliberately hidden
Electoral Court fines Patricia de Lille's GOOD Party R50,000 for concealing a R900,000 donation during the 2021 elections, uncovering transparency violations.
ANC blames coalitions for service delivery failures, South Africans reject party’s argument
ANC's Dickson Masemola blamed coalition politics for service delivery failures in many municipalities, but South Africans pushed back against his claims.
Hlabisa proclaims 4 November 2026 as South Africa's Local Government Election date
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa's Local Government Elections, triggering the closure of the voters' roll.
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.
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.
ATM cuts political ties with uMkhonto weSizwe Party ahead of election, South Africans debate move
The ATM has ended political talks with the MK Party, confirming that it would contest the local elections independently, and sparked mixed reactions online.
Nandi Madida connects youth with jobs: "Share opportunities in the comments"
Nandi Madida harnessed her digital platform to connect South African youth with job opportunities, providing career guidance and promoting local entrepreneurship.
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