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IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

The Electoral Commission has recorded a 43% increase in candidate nominations for the 2026 local government elections, with political parties and independents competing for 10,526 councillor seats.

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IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

The Electoral Commission has recorded a 43% increase in candidate nominations for the 2026 local government elections, with political parties and independents competing for 10,526 councillor seats.

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More than 2,200 candidates miss IEC deadline for local elections

The IEC reported that 2,274 candidates from 45 parties were captured on its online platform but not officially submitted by the August 26 deadline, with no technical glitches reported

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lunedì 31 agosto 2026·businessday.co.za
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IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections
The Electoral Commission has recorded a 43% increase in candidate nominations for the 2026 local government elections, with political parties and independents competing for 10,526…

IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

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IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

More than 2,200 candidates miss IEC deadline for local elections

Timeline cronologica

WATCH | IEC outlines next steps as preparations for local government elections advance

IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

IEC shoots down ANC’s glitch claims ahead of election

Election blow: 2,274 candidates from 45 parties left out

More than 2,200 candidates miss IEC deadline for local elections

Driven by money or duty? Why South Africa is seeing 43% surge in election candidates