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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
Success: Laila Bera voted at the South African embassy in Washington DC – and made friends with expats in the queue. Photo: Supplied
ELECTION LOGISTICS

SA citizens complain about voting abroad

They have grumbled about having to travel long distances and poor communication by the IEC

  • Lyse Comins
7 min read