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

The IEC told the National Assembly’s portfolio committee on home affairs that it is on track for the 2026-27 local government ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed Wednesday, November 4, as the date South Africans will head to the polls. The IEC said the announcement provides clarity for all stakeholders and strengthens ...

Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the announcement marks a turning point in the Commission’s preparations.

With trust in government and democratic institutions at historic lows and nearly half of voters feeling unrepresented, South ...

Chairperson Mosotho Moepya has told Parliament’s home affairs committee that although an election date is yet to be proclaimed, the commission is working in earnest to be prepared.

Premier Ntuli emphasised that maintaining the credibility of elections is a shared responsibility that extends beyond the IEC.

IEC and MK Party meet in KwaZulu-Natal to discuss electoral integrity ahead of 2026 polls, with both sides committing to ...

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) assures that the upcoming local government elections on November 4 will not interfere with school proceedings, especially the final exams.

By midday (Thursday), the IEC announced that 38% of voting districts nationally have been counted and audited. The 38% translates to 7 332 of the 19 734 voting districts nationally.Results from 12 402 ...

IEC Elections South Africa / AFP Trust in the Independent Electoral Commission in KwaZulu-Natal has dropped to 20 per cent.

According to section 190 of the Constitution, the Electoral Commission must “manage elections… in accordance with national legislation; ensure that those elections are free and fair; and declare the ...