Local government elections 2026 declared free and fair
Local government elections 2026 were declared free and fair by the IEC on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with 127 councils hung.
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SA elections 2024: IEC investigating ballot box tampering in Mpumalanga
The IEC is investigating ballot box tampering in Mpumalanga.
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SA Elections 2024: Special voting kicks off on Monday, 27 May 2024
Special voting for the upcoming SA elections starts on Monday, 27 May 2024, providing eligible voters an early chance to cast their ballots.
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IEC addresses Hammarsdale ballot sabotage claims [video]
Video footage showing ballot papers turning up at a Hammarsdale library sparked sabotage claims, which the IEC addressed.
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ConCourt rules out Jacob Zuma’s return to Parliament – What happens next?
The Constitutional Court has ruled Jacob Zuma ineligible for election to Parliament. Here's what happens next for Zuma and the MK Party.
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SA Elections 2024: DA backers splashed R62m on party’s campaign
The Democratic Alliance (DA) received R62 million in donations for the 2024 election campaign, making it the top-funded party.
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SA Elections 2024: Voting abroad kickstarts on Friday, 17 May 2024
The commissioner said the IEC was ready to ensure that voting goes smoothly in 111 foreign missions around the world.
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MK Party implosion: Jabulani Khumalo files request to declare Jacob Zuma candidacy null and void
Tensions have escalated within the MK Party, with founder Jabulani Khumalo petitioning to have Jacob Zuma's candidacy declared invalid by the IEC.
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MK Party wants IEC Deputy CEO axed over claims of bias
The MK Party has demanded the resignation of IEC Deputy CEO Janet Love, citing bias ahead of upcoming elections.
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Jacob Zuma cleared to stand for election as MK Party leader
The Electoral Court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is eligible to contest in the upcoming elections as a candidate for the MK Party.
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2024 general elections: Voting stations, special votes and everything else you must know
The IEC is set to publish locations for the 2024 general elections' voting stations. Learn about special votes and key dates for voters.
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Jacob Zuma’s political comeback stumbles – He can’t stand for election, IEC rules
The IEC has upheld an objection to Jacob Zuma's nomination for the 2024 elections due to his prior conviction.
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MK Party registration was ‘above-board’, Electoral Court rules – Here’s what this means
The MK Party scored a crucial victory over the ANC after the Electoral Court ruled their IEC registration was above-board.
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2024 elections: Here’s what may happen if Jacob Zuma runs for president
The eligibility of Jacob Zuma to run for president again is a complex issue, entwined with South Africa's legal and constitutional frameworks.
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2024 general elections: IEC official fired for leaking ANC and MK Party candidate lists
The IEC fired a Gauteng-based official for leaking the ANC and MK Party candidate lists ahead of the 2024 elections.
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MK Party threats civil war if IEC deregisters Jacob Zuma’s new organisation
The MK Party warns of civil war if the IEC deregisters them from the 2024 elections.
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IEC launches the 2024 National and Provincial Elections programme
According to the Electoral Commission, the 2024 Elections will be historic, as independent candidates will, for the first time, be able to contest for seats in the national and provincial elections.
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Was COPE deregistered as a political party? Here’s everything we know
The IEC came forward to clear the air circulating around COPE and its status as a political party ahead of the 2024 general elections.
