Mpumalanga IEC official on the readiness of special votes in the province

Live interview with Mpumalanga IEC official, Judas Msibi, on the readines of special votes as they start today(02/10).

Independent political analyst weighs in on final political campaigns

Live interview with independent political analyst, Solly Masila on the final local government elections campaigns

The Youth Vote

The youth vote is once again in focus ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. While some young South Africans say they are ready to vote, others remain unconvinced that elections will bring meaningful change. Shamiela Fisher reports on some of the issues shaping how young people view politics…

Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failuresTPE2

With the local government elections approaching, the Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failures to youth unemployment. At its final rally in Durban, the party’s leadership outlined its ambitio…

Pan Africanist Congress of Azania president, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says the party is moving to obtain an outright majority in the Mnquma Local MunicipalityTPE2

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania president, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says the party is moving to obtain an outright majority in the Mnquma Local Municipality, when voters head to the polls in the local government elections. Nyhontso was speaking during the announcement of Nkosi Phathuxolo Tyali as  …

THE COLOURED VOTE

With election day drawing closer, political parties are ramping up their campaigns across the Western Cape. As candidates make their final appeal to voters, concerns over crime, housing, unemployment and service delivery continue to shape conversations in communities across the province. Shamiela F…

IEC has partnered with digital platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and non- profit organisation Moxii Africa, to combat disinformationTPE2

The IEC has partnered with digital platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and non- profit organisation Moxii Africa, to combat disinformation and protect the integrity of the local government elections. Briefing the media in Centurion, the various stakeholders pledged that voters will ha…

MOTSWEDING FM -ITLHABE BOTLHALE: Puisano le ba makoko a a farologaneng a sepolitiki kwa Masepala wa Lekwa-Teemane.

Kerapetse Poo o buisana le baeteledipele ba makoko a a farologaneng a sepolitiki a Masepala wa Lekwa-Teemane le baagi. 

Service delivery remains a major concern for residents across Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality in the North West, with communities raising questions about access to basic serviceTPE2

Service delivery remains a major concern for residents across Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality in the North West, with communities raising questions about access to basic services, infrastructure maintenance and local government accountability. As political parties campaign ahead of the upcoming lo…

Coalition governments

Coalition governments are nothing new in South African politics. And as South Africans head to the polls on the 4th of November, the prospect of hung councils is once again under the spotlight. Coalition deals, not outright victories, could once again decide who governs many of South Africa's munic…