South African Government

Electoral Commission reports smooth start to 2026 Local Government Election

The Commission urges all the remaining registered voters to use the remaining hours of voting to cast their ballots and exercise their democratic right to participate in the 2026 Local Government ...
South African Government

Government Communications sounds a clarion call to all eligible citizens to vote at the 2026 Local Government Elections

Vote today to strengthen democracy. Government sounds a clarion call to all eligible citizens to actively participate in the country’s Municipal Election by casting their vote a ...
South African Government

Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli urges voters to use their vote as a vehement voice

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli cast his vote at Vumanhlamvu Primary School in Ward 6, Nkandla Local Municipality. The Premier cast his ballot at approximately 10:00 am on Wednesday, ...
South African Government

Electoral Commission clarifies law relating to campaigning on Election Day

It is important that clarity be provided to the legal position relating to campaigns on election day. In this regard, campaigning within the boundaries of voting stations is prohibited. Aspects of ...
South African Government

NATJOINTS media briefing on security readiness for the 2026 Local Government Elections

We address this media briefing tonight following the briefing by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), which has just concluded. While the IEC has provided an account of the electoral ...
South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa casts his vote in 2026 Local Government Elections at Hyde Park High School, 4 Nov

President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe will on Wednesday, 04 November 2026, cast their votes at the Hyde Park High School in the City of Johannesburg. President Ramaphosa has, in ...
South African Government

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina casts her 2026 Local Government Elections vote in Richards Bay, KZN, 4 Nov

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will cast her vote at the AGS Lewende Waters Church in Meerensee, Richards Bay, tomorrow. Ahead of casting her ballot in ...
South African Government

Government Communications on 2026 Local Government Elections special votes

Government thanks South Africans that participated in yesterday’s (2 November) special voting process. Today, (3 November) marks the second and last day of special voting. Citizens who applied for ...
South African Government

Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 4 November 2026

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources hereby announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 4th of November 2026. South ...
South African Government

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi congratulates newly elected SAMA leadership

The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, congratulates Dr Edward Ngwenya on his election as the Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and extends his best wishes to the ...
South African Government

Minister Blade Nzimande cast his 2026 Local Government Elections vote in Pietemaritzburg, 4 Nov

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, will cast his vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Details are as f ...
South African Government

Independent Electoral Commission on state of readiness for special voting on 2 And 3 November 2026 and election day on 4 November

The Commission is braced for a successful special voting on 2 And 3 November 2026 and election day on 4 November. The 2026 local Government Elections commence across the country w ...