Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 12:07:17 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 1:13:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 1:13:15 AM UTC

IEC gazettes names of councillors elected in 2026 local government polls

The IEC gazetted the names of councillors elected in South Africa’s 2026 local government elections, enabling preparations for municipal council inaugural sittings. Municipal managers must convene the first council meeting within 14 days after councillors are declared elected.

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Illustrative image: Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa's posters for 2026 Local Government Elections in Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn,Free State. — KeMang??/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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The gazetted list enables preparations for the first sittings of municipal councils.

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