Home Affairs is investigating 21 cases of identity theft and fraudulently obtained IDs, using biometric checks and sharing data with the IEC, Minister Leon Schreiber says.
The IEC opened special-vote applications on Sept 21 for South Africa’s November 4 local government elections. Applications close at 17:00 on Oct 12. Learn who can...
The IEC has secured 23,696 voting stations for the 4 November local government elections, with station types, staff recruitment and voter confirmation methods outlined.
The ANC says it will appeal an Electoral Court ruling that bars 181 candidates from November’s municipal elections as the IEC moves ahead with finalising lists.
ActionSA says the City of Johannesburg removed its Diepkloof billboard without a court order, damaged it and is considering urgent legal steps and IEC complaints.
Special-vote applications open Sept 21 and close 5pm Oct 12. Approved special votes are cast Nov 2–3. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply via IEC...
Electoral Court reserved judgment after hearing ANC and IEC arguments over a late councillor candidate list; decision expected Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
ANC says Frank Chikane has not taken the party to court and calls reports false; confirms Andile Lungisa's legal representatives have served papers after IEC omission.
IEC tells Electoral Court the ANC missed the 5pm nomination deadline on Aug 28 and cannot rely on a system 'glitch', citing server logs and submission...
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.