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Five by-elections on the cards as IEC finalises 2026 polls
The IEC says five ward by-elections are needed after duplicate ward wins and the deaths of councillors-elect, while parties face deadlines to fill incomplete PR…
IEC publishes names of elected councillors as municipalities prepare for inaugural sittings
The IEC has published the names of councillors elected in the 2026 local government elections, while five by-elections and a Northern Cape revote remain outstan…
IEC warns parties could forfeit council seats over candidate shortages
Some political parties could lose seats in the new municipal councils if they fail to meet candidate requirements. The IEC has outlined the outstanding processe…
