The North West provincial government says it is confident in its state of readiness for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with five days remaining before voters head to the polls. The province has identified public safety, uninterrupted service delivery and cooperation with law enforcement agencies as key priorities ahead of election day. MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Oageng Molapisi, gave the assurance during a media briefing at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre in Mahikeng on Thursday,…

Nine political parties and independent candidates have expressed a willingness to work together towards a possible coalition government in the Bojanala District, with a shared focus on improving service delivery, strengthening accountability and addressing corruption beyond the upcoming Local Government Elections. The discussions took place during a coalition exploratory meeting convened by the Rustenburg People’s Party (RPP). The meeting brought together political formations seeking common ground on the possibility of establishing a coalition in Rustenburg Local Municipality and Moses Kotane…

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is preparing to conduct more than 678,000 home visits for voters unable to reach polling stations ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with people aged 60 and older accounting for nearly 80% of approved applications. According to figures released by the commission, 678,525 home-visit special votes have been approved for 2 and 3 November, allowing eligible voters with physical infirmities or disabilities to cast their ballots from home or their place of…