First published Nov 2, 2026, 10:47:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 10:47:16 AM UTC

President urges voters to turn out for Local Government Elections

Published November 2, 2026, the source reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa urged registered voters to participate in South Africa’s local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, November 4. It cites 546 political parties and nearly 137,000 candidates, and reports his call for elections free of violence and intimidation.

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The president links voter participation to stronger local government and urges parties, candidates, and citizens to prevent violence or intimidation.

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