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The IEC has set 20 and 21 June 2026 as a national voter registration weekend and urges an early election date announcement to ensure voters can register correctly. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy

IEC calls for early election date announcement

The IEC has set 20 and 21 June 2026 as a national voter registration weekend and urges an early election date announcement to ensure voters can register correctly

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
The next local government election is going to be held between 2 November 2026 and 30 January 2027. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Electoral Commission of South Africa sets out 2026/27 local election schedule

Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo urged Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to announce the election date ahead of proclamation

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Success: Laila Bera voted at the South African embassy in Washington DC – and made friends with expats in the queue. Photo: Supplied

SA citizens complain about voting abroad

They have grumbled about having to travel long distances and poor communication by the IEC

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Busisipho Siyobi, Patrick Kulati, Asafika Mpako, Pransih Desai and Mmabatho Mongae.
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The youth must vote if they want change

Participation in our fledgling democracy at all levels is the best way forward

  • Derek Davey
10 min read
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Register to vote to determine the future you want

Voters should ponder about what their vote means for the future of South Africa

  • Eyaaz
3 min read