IEC

South Africa's Electoral Commission (IEC) says it will double efforts to register voters for the 2026 local government elections on 4 November. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi says the election campaign will launch later this month. The campaign aims to rekindle belief in democracy and motivate disillusioned voters.

April 24, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged political parties to help restore public trust in electoral processes amid declining confidence, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. IEC leaders concluded a five-day stakeholder engagement in the province on 24 April 2026. A recent study highlighted sharp drops in voter satisfaction and trust in the IEC.