Catch up with all the latest news ahead of the 2026 local government elections
Elections 2026
The local government elections are on 4 November 2026. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
South Africans will vote in the local government elections on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
With municipalities in decline and voters voicing their increasing frustration, this election is expected to be one of the most significant in South Africa’s recent history.
