Elections
Thabo Mbeki Says Ramaphosa Is Right To Consider Resigning After ANC Election Defeat
The former president says ANC leaders should take responsibility for the party's sharp decline in support, describing the election outcome as a political catastrophe.
MK Party Rules Out Coalition Preconditions As Dali Mpofu Opens Door To Negotiations
The party’s coalition negotiator says discussions should focus on improving local government and ensuring residents receive services.
ANC Remains South Africa’s Biggest Party As DA Leads In Five Metros After 2026 Elections
The election results point to difficult coalition negotiations, with ActionSA emerging as a potential kingmaker in Gauteng and the MK Party strengthening its position in KwaZulu-Natal.
Ramaphosa Urges Political Parties To Respect 2026 Election Results And Prioritise Service Delivery
The President called for cooperation among political parties as the 2026 Local Government Elections produced 137 hung councils across South Africa.
IEC's Sy Mamabolo Reflects On Massive Operation Behind 2026 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission's chief electoral officer says delivering the elections required extensive planning, thousands of coordinated activities and significant resources under strict legal deadlines.
Julius Malema Takes Aim At Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Over Election Boycott “You'll Never Leave EFF And Sound Normal"
The EFF leader has criticised his former party colleague for sitting out the 2026 local government elections, describing the decision not to vote as “counter-revolutionary”.
Ramaphosa Reportedly Considered Resigning As ANC Reels From Election Defeat
Sources claim the ANC president was prepared to step down after the party's electoral support plunged, while senior leaders urged caution and called for reflection.
IEC Delays 2026 Local Government Election Results Announcement To Sunday As Five Ward Recounts Ordered
With 99% of national votes counted, the Electoral Commission is working through 197 objections and five ward recounts before announcing the final election results on Sunday.
ANC Leads National Election Count As DA Dominates Gauteng Metros And Retains Midvaal
With 90% of voting districts counted, the ANC remains ahead nationally, but the DA is leading in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni as coalition politics continues to shape Gauteng's local government landscape.
DA Says More Than One Million Black South Africans Voted For The Party
The DA says more than one million black South Africans voted for the party, as Geordin Hill-Lewis celebrates projected gains in the local elections.
DA Declares Early Victory In Cape Town As Geordin Hill-Lewis Predicts 58% Win
The DA has declared an early victory in Cape Town, with Geordin Hill-Lewis predicting 58% support as vote counting continues.
Duduzane Zuma Predicts ‘All-Out Win’ For MK Party As He Casts His Vote In Durban
The party’s deputy president expressed confidence in the MK Party’s first local government election, with eThekwini emerging as a major battleground.
Julius Malema Casts His Vote In Seshego As EFF Sets Its Sights On Polokwane
The EFF leader voted in his hometown of Seshego, where he criticised the city’s water infrastructure and questioned the ANC’s record on service delivery.
ANC Loses Electoral Court Bid Over 181 Candidates Ahead Of Local Government Elections
The ANC says it will appeal after the Electoral Court dismissed its challenge against the IEC’s decision to exclude 181 candidates from the November 4 elections.