South African municipal elections set for November 4, president says
South Africa will hold its next municipal elections on November 4, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in a post on X. The elections, held roughly every five years, are closely watched as indicators of public sentiment toward local governance and service delivery. The African National Congress has recently faced declining support in municipal polls, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with infrastructure and public services.
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South African municipal elections set for November 4, president saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures while delivering the keynote address at the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. March 31, 2026. Jairus Mmutle/GCIS/Handout via REUTERS/File PhotoPublished Apr 30, 2026, 07:53 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 07:58 PMListenJOHANNESBURG, April 30 - South Africa will hold its next municipal elections on November 4, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on X.The country holds municipal elections roughly every five years, and South Africans had been waiting to know the date of the next local government vote.The biggest political party,…
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