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2026 elections
Anti-migrant politics escalate as ActionSA seeks to change Constitution
Political analysts say political parties like ActionSA hoping to score points with anti-migrant sentiment ahead of 2026 elections are misguided and risk deepening public resentment without electoral reward.
Durban businessman Farhad Hoomer launches political party advocating Sharia law
Hoomer was no stranger to controversy, with a number of run-ins with the law since 2018. He has been accused of several terror-related activities, including being associated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Mashatile assures MPs: State resources will not fund ANC power struggles
Deputy President Paul Mashatile assures Parliament that state resources will not be misused in the lead-up to the 2027 ANC elective conference, amidst ongoing allegations of political misconduct.
Bruised but Unbroken: ANC vows to serve KZN people despite MK, IFP by-election blows
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it won’t hold any grudges against the people of the province after losing three out of five recent by-elections and will continue working to serve the community.
ANC, MK Party to square off in another crunch by-election in KZN
The by-election comes as the ANC’s faced internal challenges with waning influence in some regions, particularly in the face of growing opposition parties, including the rising uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), the IFP, who will be contested Ward 4.
MK Party aims to dominate the 2026 local government elections after KZN by-election wins
The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is gaining momentum ahead of the 2026 local government elections, with recent by-election victories signalling a potential decline for the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.
MK Party topples ANC in its heartland, looks ahead to 2026 local polls
In a decisive by-election victory, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), led by former president Jacob Zuma, clinched the ward, ending the ANC’s dominance in the area, during the by-election on Wednesday.
ANC retains key seats in recent municipal by-elections
Explore the latest municipal by-election results in South Africa, where the ANC retains its stronghold while the Patriotic Alliance and other parties make significant gains, reshaping the political landscape.
Streamlining legislation | How Parliament is tackling unstable coalition governments ahead of 2026 local elections
The Portfolio Committee on Cogta is streamlining legislation by merging two competing bills to create stability in local government coalitions, addressing the growing challenges of multi-party governance before the 2026 elections.