Local government elections to be held on 4 November

Author: Bongekile MacupePublished on: April 30, 2026Country: South Africa

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Local government elections to be held on 4 November

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the 2026 local government elections will take place on November 4. This announcement marks an important step in the electoral process in South Africa. Citizens will be called to vote to elect their local representatives.

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