Gauteng Bulletin News

05/09/2026

The ANC in the eThekwini region says its local government election campaign banners and posters along Durban’s M4 North have been ripped from street poles, describing the vandalism as a criminal offence that should be condemned.

05/09/2026

Mayibuye Announced Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate .Themba “Skeem”

05/09/2026

MAYIBUYE EKURHULENI MAYORAL CANDIDATE

Themba Lukhele, popularly known as “Skeem GP”, is emerging as Mayoral Candidate in Ekurhuleni

05/09/2026

📣 ATTENTION: CUT-OFF DATE FOR NON-COMPLIANT CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES

Submission of ID Copies and/or Signed Acceptance of Nomination

The Electoral Commission will issue notices of non-compliance to political parties and independent candidates where required.

Political parties are urged to look out for the notice via email and take note of the applicable cut-off date for responding.

Only political parties that have received a notice of non-compliance are required to respond and submit the outstanding documentation, which may include:

* A copy of the candidate’s ID document; and/or
* A signed Acceptance of Nomination, where required.

Political parties should ensure that all required documentation is submitted by the stipulated cut-off date.

05/09/2026

🗣️Ekurhuleni is ready for a new chapter.

DA Mayoral Candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane unveiled the DA’s Ekurhuleni ward candidates today, a team that is ready to stand up for their communities deliver for services, for all.🫂

04/09/2026

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has announced a preliminary squad for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea at home on Saturday, 26 September 2026 and Eritrea away on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. SA will also face Egypt in an away international friendly match on 4 October 2026.

04/09/2026

SAFA announces the new Bafana Bafana Head Coach, Pitso Mosimane and his technical team. 🇿🇦💚💛

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Who are the people standing for election in 2026?

The 2026 Local Government Elections have attracted 142 072 nominated candidates, reflecting a significant level of participation in the electoral process. The largest age group among nominated candidates is 36–55 years, accounting for 58% of all nominations.

For ward elections, 65% of nominated candidates are men and 35% are women. On Proportional Representation lists, men account for 56% and women 44%. The Electoral Commission will make the final list of candidates available on 16 September 2026.

01/09/2026

🚨MEDIA RELEASE | CANDIDATE NOMINATION PROCESS FOR 2026 LGE

The Electoral Commission has noted the statement issued by the African National Congress on 31 August 2026 regarding the submission of its nominated candidates for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The Commission clarifies that it has not allowed, and does not intend to allow, any political party or independent candidate an additional capturing opportunity beyond the close of candidate nominations on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 17h00.

Read the full release statement:https://bit.ly/4xt8Olt