Johannesburg's 2026 local elections see 83 parties and at least 49 candidates per ward. Diverse contenders include major parties and unique newcomers.
Buffalo City ANC Youth League boss accuses Fikile Mbalula of double standards in mayoral candidate process, as tensions flare ahead of local elections.
EFF's mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng pledges to overhaul Johannesburg by restoring essential services, reforming governance, and empowering residents.
President Cyril Ramaphosa urges police action after 43 political assassinations threaten South Africa's democracy ahead of local elections.
Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the ANC’s final voter campaign in eThekwini, engaging residents and teachers as local government elections draw closer.
Blacklisted eThekwini contractors are reappearing under new names to win tenders, raising procurement and accountability concerns ahead of 4 November elections.
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille warns Johannesburg voters that a fragmented opposition vote in next month's local elections could allow an ANC-led coalition to retain influence.
Julius Malema says the EFF would enter a Government of National Unity only if the DA and Freedom Front Plus withdrew, and reiterated the party aims...
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula returned to work after collapsing following a Constitutional Court ruling that reinstated 181 candidates; he says he is 'fit as a fiddle'.
ConCourt allowed the ANC to resubmit lists for six municipalities, restoring 181 candidates ahead of November polls. Analysts say voters not the party are the real...