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YNews Elections Build-up | Joburg voters demand more than campaign promises ahead of elections

With just three days to go before the 2026 Local Government Elections, Johannesburg residents are questioning whether political parties have done enough to earn their trust, with some saying campaign visibility has not translated into meaningful engagement or convincing plans to improve service delivery. Special voting is scheduled to take place on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of the main voting day on Wednesday, 4 November. While some voters have already […]

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Record 2.6 million special votes approved ahead of elections

With just three weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has approved a record 2.65 million special vote applications,  a 131% increase from the previous local government elections in 2021. IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, revealed the figures during a briefing on Wednesday as the commission ramps up preparations for the 4 November elections. The special vote application period […]

todayOctober 14, 2026 39

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Home Affairs extends operating hours for IEC voter registration weekend

The Department of Home Affairs has urged South Africans to take advantage of the Voter Registration Weekend after announcing the extension of operating hours nationwide, saying there is "no excuse" for citizens not to register ahead of the Electoral Commission’s registration drive on 20 and 21 June. The Department says its offices will be open from 8am until 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday to assist eligible citizens in obtaining […]

todayJune 19, 2026 104