The Electoral Commission says the announcement of 4 November 2026 as election day brings much-needed certainty for parties and organisers.

The upcoming elections will cover all 240 municipalities and thousands of wards nationwide, making it one of the most complex electoral operations in the country.

SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and ...

The IEC has begun preparations for the 2026 local elections, including voter registration drives and cybersecurity planning, according to a briefing to SCOPA.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country's upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls ...

The IEC has received an additional R1.1 billion from National Treasury to support preparations for South Africa’s November ...

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations says it is satisfied with the IEC’s operational and financial readiness to ...