News24 | Local Government Elections to Take Place Sometime Between November 2026 and January 2027

IEC reveals date (sort of) for local government elections

The IEC has signalled a window for 2026 local government elections, giving political parties a healthy run-up time.

News24 | Local government elections to take place sometime between November 2026 and January 2027

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has begun work to prepare for the upcoming local government elections set to take place between November 2026 and January 2027.

Independent Electoral Commission prepares for 2026 Local Government Elections in South Africa - TDPel Media

South Africa is already gearing up for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE), with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) kicking off consultations with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The goal is to ensure the electoral process runs smoothly and on schedule. At a media briefing in Centurion, Pretoria, IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo reminded the public that municipal councils serve five-year terms…

IEC gives tentative timeframe for local government elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced that the 2026 local government elections will occur between 2 November 2026 and 31 January 2027, although it has not set an exact date. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will officially announce the election date after consulting with the commission. Mamabolo added that the minister, currently Velenkosini Hlabisa, an…

34 new political parties to contest Local Government Elections between 2026 and 2027

The Independent Electoral Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo announced when the upcoming local government elections will take place.

IEC earns fifth consecutive clean audit as 2026 municipal elections prep gather pace

By Thebe Mabanga The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has secured its fifth consecutive clean audit as preparations for next year’s local government elections gathers pace. At a press briefing held in its head office on Tuesday, the commission also celebrated women as champions of democracy, affirmed the integrity of last year’s national and provincial election elections as it continues to investigate electronic voting. Chief Electoral Off…