President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa’s seventh democratic local government elections will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
The announcement was made during a meeting of the President’s Coordinating Council in Boksburg, confirming the date roughly six months ahead of the polls.
Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to formally gazette the date, which will also be declared a public holiday.
The current term of municipal councils is set to end on 2 November 2026. In line with legislation, elections must be held within 90 days of this expiry, placing the chosen date within the required timeframe.
The upcoming elections will see voters elect councillors across municipalities nationwide, including metropolitan, district and local councils, shaping governance and service delivery at community level.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that the first voter registration weekend will take place on 20 and 21 June, as preparations for the polls begin.
Attention is expected to focus on key metros such as Johannesburg, where issues like service delivery, infrastructure challenges and water shortages remain major concerns.
Political parties have already begun campaigning as they position themselves ahead of the election, with coalition dynamics likely to play a significant role in the outcome.
Further details on voter registration and election readiness are expected to be released by the IEC in the coming months.
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