President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced November 4 as the date of the local government elections. Speaking on the sidelines of the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council in Boksburg in Ekurhuleni, Ramaphosa confirmed the much-anticipated date of the local polls.
“Well, the 4th of November 2026 is the date we have set for the local government elections that would have completed a full five years since 2021.
“This is in line with our constitutional construct or architecture that we are keeping to those timelines, and of course, as with any election, everybody expects that they will be returning to the work they have been doing to serve our people. I expect that many of the councillors and mayors who were here will want to be returned to office,” Ramaphosa said.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa announced November 4, 2026, as the date for local government elections.
- The announcement was made during the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.
- The election date aligns with the constitutional timeline, marking five years since the 2021 local elections.
- Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of returning elected officials who have served the people.
- He expects many current councillors and mayors will seek re-election to continue their work.
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