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'I was approached to put my hat in the ring' - Helen Zille on possible Joburg Mayoral run
DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, said some potential candidates have said they cannot do the job for the remuneration offered to a mayor.
Letsoha-Mathae vows to fights back: Sabotage, corruption and the battle to reclaim Free State municipalities
Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae told IOL that all Heads of Department (HODs) have been subjected to state security vetting for the first time.
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).
NFP says it will strengthen party unity for upcoming elections, after court ruling
The National Freedom Party (NFP) urges its members to unite and strengthen the party in light of a recent court ruling that dismissed challenges to its leadership ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Mashatile warns municipal officials: Consequences for misconduct ahead of local elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently launched Phase Two of Operation Vulindlela, a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking bottlenecks in service delivery and ensuring sustainable municipal reform.
IEC rules out electronic voting for 2026 local government elections
he Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared that electronic voting is unlikely for the 2026 local government elections, following a recent conference
ANC urges SACP not to contest 2026 elections on its own
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said he would do everything in his power to convince the SACP not to contest elections independently.
Mokonyane addresses internal challenges facing KZN ANC
Nomvula Mokonyane discusses the internal issues facing the ANC and outlines strategies for rebuilding the party ahead of the 2026 elections.
IFP membership and leadership terms extended to December 2025
The IFP has announced an extension of membership and leadership terms until December 2025, aiming to strengthen the party’s structure ahead of the local government elections.
ANC Veterans League warns SACP's independent election bid will divide communities and alliance
Veterans League President Snuki Zikalala condemned the decision and said it was not in the interest of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR).
'We are not the ANC's enemy': SACP stands firm on contesting 2026 elections alone despite Ramaphosa's appeal
The main reason for the SACP's decision is that they are not happy with the involvement of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the government of national unity (GNU).
Questions mount as police minister dissolves KZN task team into political killings ahead of 2026 elections
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to disband the political killings task team in KwaZulu-Natal has sparked concerns among political parties and analysts, particularly with the 2026 local government elections approaching.
IFP gets ready for local government elections
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal says that it is confident in their performance and eagerly awaits the 2026 Local Government Elections. The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) shared their stance on Thursday, where they provided an update on the latest developments in the province and their preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
“Council meetings are sometimes a warzone sometimes”- Speaker
eThekwini Speaker says while 2024 was challenging it was equally progressive.
What Thabazimbi’s by-elections reveal about South African politics
Explore the implications of the recent by-elections in Thabazimbi, where political instability has led to significant changes in local governance and voter sentiment.
Malema confirms Ndlozi's active role in the EFF
EFF leader Julius Malema encouraged members to defend the movement when attacked by the MKP members on social media.
KZN Government of Provincial Unity defends alliance, says it’s a 'doing’ government
According to MKP, the election results favoured them, thus they claimed that the GPU arrangement was not what the people of KZN desired.
Water department blames municipalities for water crisis
Water deputy minister Sello Seitlholo argued that the local government municipalities are not doing their jobs hence the experienced water supply crisis.
Next local government elections set for late 2026 to early 2027
The minister confirmed that the Cabinet had sanctioned this initiative after considering the results of the previous local government elections, which took place on November 1, 2021.
MK Party welcomes new recruits amidst political rivalry with IFP
As the MKP continues to forge ahead with its ambitious plans, it remains to be seen how the landscape will evolve and whether the party can successfully consolidate its ground ahead of the 2026 local polls and beyond.
Floyd Shivambu bags plum MK Party post as Willies Mchunu hits the ground running
Floyd Shivambu has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, while Willies Mchunu leads a membership drive as the party gears up for the crucial 2026 elections.
‘We have no crisis’ Gayton McKenzie says MP resignations are part of local elections preparations
“We are preparing for 2026 and this is all part of our strategy. We have no crisis, we have disciplined members that heeded the call of NEC,” PA leader Gayton McKenzie said.
ActionSA proposes electoral reform to boost accountability and voter engagement
ActionSA calls for compulsory voting and a Mixed Member Proportional system to increase accountability and engage more South Africans in politics.
Calls for all residents to pay for municipal services
Fears of municipalities collapsing over unpaid residential debts.
Zuma deployed to KZN to stabilise MKP amid tensions
JACOB Zuma is hard at work in KwaZulu-Natal quelling tensions that have wrecked and threatened to factionalize his Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) as a result of disgruntlement about parachuting recently joined members into senior positions.