The Electoral Commission of South Africa (SA) is today officially launching the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign, outlining its state of readiness ahead of the voter registration weekend scheduled for the 20th and 21st of June.

The launch is also expected to provide insight into the Commission's communication strategy, operational plans, and key electoral information aimed at encouraging public participation and confidence in the electoral process.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Masego Shiburi, the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer at the Electoral Commission of SA, to unpack what South Africans can expect in the lead-up to the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (SA) is today officially launching the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign, outlining its state of readiness ahead of the voter registration weekend scheduled for the 20th and 21st of June.
The launch is also expected to provide insight into the Commission's communication strategy, operational plans, and key electoral information aimed at encouraging public participation and confidence in the electoral process.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Masego Shiburi, the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer at the Electoral Commission of SA, to unpack what South Africans can expect in the lead-up to the 2026 Local Government Elections.

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Electoral Commission of SA has officially launched the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled a new cabinet for his seventh term in office, dropping several senior ministers and long-serving officials, some of whom have been reassigned to advisory roles. Among the biggest changes, veteran Finance Minister Matia Kasaija was replaced by his former deputy, Henry Musasizi, as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Veteran politician Moses Ali also exited as Second Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business, with Crispus Kiyonga taking over the role. Museveni retained Jessica Alupo as Vice President, Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister, and First Lady Janet Museveni as Minister of Education and Sports. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Uganda-based political analyst Timothy Kalyegira.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled a new cabinet for his seventh term in office, dropping several senior ministers and long-serving officials, some of whom have been reassigned to advisory roles. Among the biggest changes, veteran Finance Minister Matia Kasaija was replaced by his former deputy, Henry Musasizi, as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Veteran politician Moses Ali also exited as Second Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business, with Crispus Kiyonga taking over the role. Museveni retained Jessica Alupo as Vice President, Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister, and First Lady Janet Museveni as Minister of Education and Sports. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Uganda-based political analyst Timothy Kalyegira.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni unveils a new cabinet for his seventh term in office

Some Ghanaians repatriated this morning back to their home country at the OR International aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa, say they are happy to be returning home to their home country. At least 300 Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa boarded a flight chartered by their government as part of the government expatriation programme. This follows a wave of protests against undocumented immigrants that have been taking place in the southern African nation. Thuto Ngobeni has more

Some Ghanaians repatriated this morning back to their home country at the OR International aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa, say they are happy to be returning home to their home country. At least 300 Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa boarded a flight chartered by their government as part of the government expatriation programme. This follows a wave of protests against undocumented immigrants that have been taking place in the southern African nation. Thuto Ngobeni has more

Some Ghanaians repatriated to their home country

 Senegal's parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as speaker, just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him as prime minister amid growing tensions over the government's reform agenda and how to tackle the country's worsening debt crisis. Some political commentators say the influential parliamentary role could provide Sonko with a platform to challenge the president. Meanwhile, Faye has appointed seasoned economist and former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Austin Aigbe, Advocacy Officer at the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network.

&nbsp;Senegal's parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as speaker, just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him as prime minister amid growing tensions over the government's reform agenda and how to tackle the country's worsening debt crisis. Some political commentators say the influential parliamentary role could provide Sonko with a platform to challenge the president. Meanwhile, Faye has appointed seasoned economist and former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Austin Aigbe, Advocacy Officer at the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network.

Electoral Commission of SA has officially launched the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign

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