More than 300,000 South Africans have registered as first-time voters in 2025, with digital platforms driving youth engagement as the IEC gears up for the 2026 local government elections.
Although the date hasn’t been formally announced, the Electoral Commission of South Africa is ready to administer the 2026 ...
The IEC has set aside R2.1 billion for the 2026 local elections, expected between November 2026 and January 2027, while engaging Treasury on additional funding and carrying over budget savings.