Ballot paper destruction in Douglas leads the IEC to order a fresh vote. Five suspects face court while the revote's date awaits announcement.
South Africa's 2026 local government elections see the ANC lose ground, DA lead in five metros, and coalition talks set to shape city governments.
The ANC remains South Africa's largest party with 30.76% in the 2026 local elections, as fragmented results accelerate coalition negotiations and voter turnout rises.
ActionSA urges IEC to investigate 215 extra ballots allegedly found at a Mpumalanga voting station, raising concerns about election integrity and calling for a re-run.
Bongani Wellington Cibi was excluded from the 2026 local elections after the Electoral Court ruled he failed to meet IEC requirements for registration.
The South African government thanks voters for their participation in the 2026 elections and extends condolences to families who lost loved ones during the election period.
KZN police commissioner urges closer coordination with IEC after sensitive electoral materials were stolen from a Hillcrest voting station during the 2026 elections.
KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a burglary at a Hillcrest voting station after IEC ballot papers and sensitive materials were allegedly stolen.
The MK Party leads early local election results in KwaZulu-Natal, with ANC and IFP close behind. Updates from the IEC's Durban results centre.
KZN police probe stolen election materials, power outages and political interference as vote counting continues after 2026 Local Government Elections.