South Africa has taken a significant step toward the 2026/27 Local Government Elections following the official handover of revised electoral wards from the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). This milestone marks the conclusion of an extensive national ward delimitation process aimed at ensuring fair and effective representation. We spoke to MDB Chairperson, Ntate Thabo Manyoni, on the process, its impact, and what it means for voters.