Local elections news
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ActionSA candidate promises people-centred governance in Eldorado Park
Local elections newsMkhonza says her priorities include holding government accountable, creating opportunities for young people and ensuring residents have a greater say…
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Peter Rafferty pledges community action to address Ward 18 challenges
Local elections newsPeter Rafferty wants to work with municipal departments, businesses and residents to address long-standing problems in Ward 18.
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SASSA announces November grant payment dates ahead of elections
Local elections newsSASSA will pay older persons’ grants on October 30, disability grants on November 2 and children’s grants on November 3,…
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Matric exams paused for local government elections
Local elections newsThe NSC examination timetable has been adjusted to accommodate the November 4 Local Government Elections.
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Elections 2026: Zaida Krauser shares ANC’s plans to improve Ward 18
Local elections newsWard 18 ANC candidate Zaida Krauser shares her vision for Eldorado Park, outlining measures for local youth empowerment, crime reduction…
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IEC outlines voting assistance for people with disabilities in 2026 elections
Local elections newsThe Electoral Commission has detailed five forms of support for voters with disabilities, including accessible voting stations, Braille ballot templates,…
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IEC warns voters to verify election information before sharing
Local elections newsWith the local government elections approaching, the Electoral Commission urges South Africans to check claims, identify fake content and report…
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Mashaba urges Soweto residents to vote in local government elections
Local elections newsActionSA leader Herman Mashaba warns that low voter turnout hands power back to failing politicians in a letter to Sowetans.
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Made a mistake on your ballot? Here’s how to get a replacement
Local elections newsVoters who spoil their ballot paper can ask an election official for a replacement before placing it in the ballot…
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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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New disinformation code introduced ahead of local government elections
Local elections newsA new code aimed at tackling election disinformation is now in force ahead of the November 4 Local Government Elections.…
