07 Aug 2026
Critical
Election date proclaimed
The 2026 Local Government Elections were proclaimed for Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Proclamation closed the voters’ roll for this election.
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Election Updates
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05 May 2026
Important
4,488 wards finalised
The Municipal Demarcation Board announced that 4,488 wards had been finalised nationally for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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