The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has intensified efforts to encourage millions of South Africans who do not vote to register ahead of the upcoming local government elections, describing municipal polls as the most important opportunity for citizens to influence their daily lives. Speaking during a media briefing on Saturday, IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi urged eligible voters not to forfeit their constitutional right to participate in shaping their communities. Sheburi acknowledged that some South Africans may feel disconnected…

South Africa’s National Department of Health has reassured the public that the country is prepared to manage the potential impact of reports that the United States government has withdrawn PEPFAR funding to South Africa. While the department said it has not yet received any official notification from the US government regarding the reported decision by President Donald Trump’s administration, it noted that such a development would not come as a surprise. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is…

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)’s first voter registration weekend got off to a slow start this morning in Rustenburg, North West. The Commission has set aside the next two days — 20 and 21 June 2026 — to allow eligible citizens to register to vote or update their registration details at their respective local stations across the country, ahead of the upcoming local government elections. A total of 1,730 voter registration stations across municipal districts in the North…