2026 Elections
latest news & developments
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
SACP set on ‘divorcing’ the ANC
The communist party has rejected overtures from its alliance partner and will contest the 2026 local government elections independently
Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council?
By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery
Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race
The DA leader’s interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom
EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll
Tensions between uMkhonto weSizwe’s Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have exposed divisions the Red Berets intend to exploit
The EFF will fight to regain its political standing this year
The Economic Freedom Fighters will rebuild its structures and its morale ahead of the 2026 local government elections
ActionSA forms alliance with F4SD for 2026 local government elections
Herman Mashaba has created a deputy position for Forum 4 Service Delivery founder Mbahare Johannes Kekana as part of the agreement
EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term
Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president
SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections
The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC