South Africa Prepares for Record-Breaking 2026 Local Elections

The Electoral Commission confirms that 546 political parties and over 142,000 candidates will compete in the upcoming nationwide local government polls.

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546 political parties to contest 2026 local government elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that 546 political parties and over 142,000 nominated candidates will contest the upcoming local government elections across the country. Read the full article

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South Africa Prepares for Record-Breaking 2026 Local Elections

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