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The elections announced for 4 November will have a consequential impact on our body politic as municipal polls often project how national elections will turn out. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
2026 ELECTIONS

Electoral Commission of South Africa sets out 2026/27 local election schedule

Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo urged Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to announce the election date ahead of proclamation

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Getting the message across

Dysfunctional ward committees are being blamed for the apparent breakdown in communication between local government and communities.

  • Richard Calland
3 min read