LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS LIVE: Wake up, it’s time to vote!
Catch up with all the latest news ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
By Citizen ReporterSouth Africa

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South Africans head to the polls in the 2026 local government elections on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
With municipalities in decline and voters voicing their increasing frustration, this election is expected to be one of the most significant in South Africa’s recent history.
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- 50 words · 1 min read
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- November 4, 2026
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- Citizen Reporter
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- The Citizen