Local Elections news
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What to do if you make a mistake on your ballot paper
Local Elections newsVoters who make a mistake can ask an election official to cancel the spoiled ballot and issue a new one…
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Who does what? Understanding municipal political roles ahead of elections
Local Elections newsFrom ward councillors to mayors and members of the Mayoral Committee, each political role has different responsibilities within local government.
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IEC conducts independent audit of Election Results System ahead of 2026 polls
Local Elections newsThe Electoral Commission says the audit is aimed at strengthening transparency, credibility and confidence in the electoral process.
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Electoral Commission audits election results system ahead of local polls
Local Elections newsThe Electoral Commission has completed an independent external audit of its Election Results System, with ICT experts from four political…
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2026 local elections: Know your voting dates
Local Elections newsThe IEC has confirmed the dates for special voting. Make sure you know when and how the voting schedule applies…
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Candidates invited to share their plans ahead of local elections
Local Elections newsCandidates standing for ward councillor in Bedfordview, Edenvale and Germiston can introduce themselves and outline their plans to voters ahead…
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IEC and partners step up fight against election misinformation
Local Elections newsWith election-related misinformation accounting for 60% of complaints monitored since July 31, stakeholders are strengthening efforts to tackle online harms.
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Special vote applications open for 2026 Local Government Elections
Local Elections newsSpecial vote applications are now open. Find out who qualifies, when you need to apply and how to make sure…
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Home Affairs urges citizens to get IDs ahead of local elections
Local Elections newsSouth Africans who need to apply for or collect identity documents are urged to do so now ahead of the…
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IEC introduces disinformation code ahead of November elections
Local Elections newsNew rules require political parties and candidates to tackle false information while protecting legitimate political debate.
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South Africans urged to get IDs ahead of November elections
Local Elections newsEligible voters are urged to apply for or collect their Smart IDs ahead of the Local Government Elections.
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Ekurhuleni speaker takes voter education beyond election season
Local Elections newsThe speaker said that voting is more than a constitutional right, it is a powerful tool that allows residents to…
