South Africa: Nine in Court for Alleged Contravention of Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act 15 of 1998

Nine foreign nationals have appeared in two separate courts in Gauteng, following their arrest in connection with an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to participate in… Read more »

South Africa: Electoral Commission Declares Local Govt Elections 2026 Free and Fair

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has declared the 2026 Local Government Elections as Free and Fair - with a national voter turnout of 52% and an increase in… Read more »

South Africa: President Urges Parties to Put Service Delivery Ahead of Political Interests

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on political parties to put the interests of communities ahead of political power and positions as they negotiate the formation of municipal… Read more »

South Africa: Parties Await Final Election Results

Political parties are awaiting the final results of the 2026 Local Government Elections after days of closely monitoring the results at the Electoral Commission's (IEC) National… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend Election Results Announcement Ceremony

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) announcement of the final results of the 2026 Local Government Elections at the IEC National… Read more »

South Africa: Trial of Seven Accused in Rapper AKA's Murders Adjourned to April

The trial of the seven men charged with the murders of popular musician Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane has been adjourned by the Durban High Court to April 2027. Read more »

South Africa: Parties Keep Close Watch As Election Results Trickle in

The Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) national Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Midrand is abuzz with activity, as political parties closely monitor the first results… Read more »

South Africa: IEC Reports 15.9 Million Election Participants, As Results Process Continues

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has reported that 15.9 million South Africans participated in the 2026 Local Government Elections, including those who cast special… Read more »

South Africa: Election Observer Satisfied With Voting Process

Defend Our Democracy (DOD) election observer Thandeka Sithole has expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). Read more »

South Africa: LGE2026 - Law Enforcement On Alert As Results Capturing Continues

South Africa's law enforcement agencies remain on alert as the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) continues its work of counting, reconciling, verifying and capturing the… Read more »

South Africa: Police Take Action in Voting Day Linked Cases

Police have opened 57 dockets related to some 85 incidents that occurred on Voting Day of the Local Government Elections. Read more »

South Africa: LGE 2026 - Vote Counting Underway

Following a successful voting process on Wednesday, vote counting in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) is underway. Read more »

South Africa: Government Thanks South Africans for Participating in Elections

Government has expressed its sincere appreciation to all South Africans, especially registered voters who turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right to vote in… Read more »

South Africa: LGE2026 - Results Capturing Making Steady Progress

Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says results capturing and verification are progressing steadily across the country, with more than 60% of the… Read more »

South Africa: Revised GDP Figures Improve Key Fiscal Ratios

National Treasury says Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) 2026 rebasing and benchmarking of gross domestic product (GDP) data has increased the measured level of nominal GDP by… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Records 48.7 Percent Voter Turnout As Results Capturing Continues

KwaZulu-Natal has recorded a voter turnout of 48.7% in the 2026 Local Government Elections, exceeding the national average of 45.8%, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)… Read more »

South Africa: Police Investigate 14 Election-Related Cases

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating approximately 14 cases linked to the 2026 Local Government Elections, ranging from theft and intimidation, to incidents… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Calls On Incoming Councillors to Serve Citizens

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says councillors elected in the 2026 Local Government Elections should prioritise communities' needs and concerns over personal interests. Read more »

South Africa: Young Voters See Ballot As a Chance to Shape South Africa's Future

Young South Africans have described voting as an important opportunity to influence the country's future, calling on their peers to participate in the 2026 Local Government… Read more »

South Africa: Voters Hope for Change As Elections Get Underway

Despite frustrations over poor service delivery, voters in parts of northern Durban turned out in their numbers to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections on… Read more »

South Africa: Voting for Change

First-time voter Bokang Maleka is among those who arrived at Tsaroga Phoka Primary School in Soshanguve to cast her vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) on Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Head to Polls to Elect Local Government Leaders

Eligible South Africans will today head to voting stations across the country to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Read more »

South Africa: LGE - President Hails Voter Turnout

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the strong voter turnout in the 2026 Local Government Elections as a historic moment for South Africa's democracy, saying the sight of… Read more »

South Africa: IEC Clarifies Campaigning Rules On Election Day

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has moved to clarify that although campaigning within the boundaries of a voting station is prohibited, there is no wholesale prohibition of… Read more »

South Africa: Pietermaritzburg Voter Calls for Cleaner City, Stricter Bylaw Enforcement

Pietermaritzburg voter Ntombi Kofane wants elected leaders to prioritise cleaner communities and stricter enforcement of municipal bylaws as South Africans head to the polls in the… Read more »