ANC KwaZulu‑Natal will brief media on candidate list disputes, branch mobilisation and campaign structures as it prepares for the November 4 local government elections.
The ANC will oppose the DA’s bid to intervene in its Electoral Court challenge over disputed candidate nominations ahead of the November local elections.
The IEC will strictly implement its new Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation and use Real411 for reports ahead of the 4 November local government elections.
The ANC has filed papers in the Electoral Court after the IEC excluded nominations not formally submitted by the August 28 deadline; 2,274 candidates were affected.
EFF leader Julius Malema has pledged R4,500 older-person SASSA grants, automatic Free Basic Electricity enrolment and a graduate allowance if elected ahead of 4 Nov 2026.
The UDF has petitioned President Ramaphosa to postpone the 4 November local elections, citing the Electoral Act as unconstitutional and demanding a referendum if talks fail.
The IEC says it will not reopen nominations after 2,274 candidates failed to submit lists by the deadline. Final candidate list due 16 September.
IFP mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso urges higher subsidy thresholds and expanded first-home finance to help more people buy homes in Johannesburg.
Experts say Jacob Zuma’s removal of senior MK members, including MPs Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala and Pumlani Kubukeli, could harm the party in upcoming local elections.
MK Party mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi ruled out a coalition with the DA in Johannesburg and outlined a long-term turnaround plan centred on finances, infrastructure and...