The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for legal reforms to prohibit businesses from trading on election day, arguing that declaring the day a public holiday is not enough to ensure equal access to voting. The party believes many people from poorer communities choose to work on election day to earn additional income, making it difficult for them to cast their ballots. EFF Treasurer-General and Tshwane mayoral candidate Omphile Maotwe made the remarks while speaking to the media in Montana,…

The North West has recorded an increase in the number of special votes registered for the 2026 Local Government Elections compared with the previous local government elections. Provincial Electoral Officer Bonolo Modise said the increase indicated greater interest among residents in participating in the electoral process. Providing an update on Election Day, Modise noted that the number of special votes registered this year was considerably higher than during the previous local government elections. The increase comes as eligible voters across…

Residents of the Elshadai Voting District in Ward 11, Marikana, in Ikageng, outside Potchefstroom, have expressed hope for change as they cast their ballots in the local government elections. Voters turned out at the polling station, hoping to elect municipal representatives who will address their concerns and improve living conditions in the community. Speaking to Newsnote, one voter expressed satisfaction with the electoral process and encouraged others to participate. “We need a lot of things. So that inspired me to…