Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has announced that the next local government elections will be held between 02 November 2026 and 01 February 2027.

GIVEN THE GREENLIGHT

Ntshaveni said cabinet has approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee (IMC) to oversee the preparations for these polls. "The IMC will be convened by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and consists of several government departments that are ensuring the delivery of successful elections," she said. She added that cabinet also considered and approved the formula for the determination of the number of councillors in terms of Section 20 Subsection 1a of the Municipal Structures Act.

A LONG TIME COMING

Ntshaveni said these will be the sixth such elections since the advent of democracy in 1994. "IMC will work with the ICC and police to ensure that the process leading to the local government elections is a smooth and peaceful one," she said.