South Africa sets out post-election roadmap for councils
South Africa’s Electoral Commission has outlined the remaining procedures to finalise the 2026 Local Government Elections, including resolving candidate shortages and multiple-seat nominations….reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa’s Electoral Commission has outlined the remaining steps to conclude the 2026 Local Government Elections, including resolving shortages in political party candidate lists and addressing cases where candidates have been nominated for multiple seats. In a media statement issued on November 12, the Commission said the announcement of election results on November 8 had triggered a series of administrative processes that must be completed before the names of elected councillors can be



























