Electoral Commission launches Special Issue of the Journal of African Elections with EISA
Thursday, 07 May 2026
The Electoral Commission in partnership with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have launched the inaugural Special Issue of the Journal of African Elections on Political Funding, a continuation of the national dialogue on political funding framework.
Electoral Commission engages MK Party on Election Preparations and State of Democracy in KZN
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
The Electoral Commission is encouraged by the constructive and meaningful engagement with the leadership of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, led by its President Mr Jacob Zuma in Nkandla.
Electoral Commission to meet MKP leadership as part of KwaZulu-Natal Stakeholder Engagements
Monday, 04 May 2026
The Electoral Commission will today, Monday, 04 May 2026, meet with former President Jacob Zuma and a delegation of Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) in Nkandla, Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN).
Electoral Commission welcomes announcement of 4 November 2026 as Local Government Elections date
Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Electoral Commission of South Africa welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa confirming Wednesday, 4 November 2026, as the date for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Results of the Municipal By-elections held on 29 April 2026 in the Western Cape Province
In the by-elections held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in the Western Cape, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) won a seat previously held by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Stellenbosch Municipality while the DA won a seat previously held by the African National Congress (ANC) in George.
Municipal By-Elections in the Western Cape Progressing Well
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Ten (10) candidates from 08 political parties are battling it out as by-elections in the Western Cape are underway.
IEC Commissioners Wrap up Week-long Engagements to address State of Democracy and Voter Participation in KZN
Friday, 24 April 2026
The Electoral Commission welcomes stakeholders’ strong commitment in KwaZulu-Natal to strengthen electoral democracy, enhance voter participation, and ensure peaceful elections ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Elections.
Results of the Municipal By-elections held on 22 April 2026 in the Western Cape Province
Thursday, 23 April 2026
In the by-elections held on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 in the Western Cape, the Democratic Alliance (DA) retained the seats it held in the 2021 Municipal Elections.
Candidates contesting Municipal By-elections on 22 April 2026
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Six (6) candidates from 04 political parties and one independent candidate will contest by-elections set to take place in the Western Cape on 22 April 2026.
Results of the Municipal By-election held on 15 April 2026 in the Eastern Cape Province
Thursday, 16 April 2026
In the by-election held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 in the Eastern Cape, the African National Congress (ANC) retained the seat it held in the 2021 Municipal Elections.