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Elections 2026 | South Africa heads to the polls | SA News

JOHANNESBURG – South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, but unlike national and provincial elections, local government elections require voters to make two or three separate choices, depending on the municipality where they are registered.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is urging voters to understand what each ballot paper represents before casting their votes.

IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo explains that voters in local municipalities will receive three ballot papers, each serving a different purpose.

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The white ballot paper is used to elect a ward councillor. Voters choose a candidate…

Political Parties: The African National Congress (ANC) is the dominant political
party, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are significant opposition parties.

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