The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says the announcement of the 2026 Local Government Election results on Sunday marked only the beginning of the final phase of the electoral process, with the publication of elected councillors’ names in the Government Gazette and the first sittings of new municipal councils still to come. In a media statement issued on Thursday, the Commission said that once the final lists have been settled, it will publish the names of councillors declared elected…

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has expressed concern over what it describes as persistent absenteeism among registered part-time matric candidates. This comes despite the smooth administration of the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which are expected to conclude on 26 November 2026. The Department’s Acting Director for Communication and Research, Terence Khala, has urged candidates to honour their commitments by attending all scheduled examinations. “Part-time candidates, many of whom are balancing employment, family responsibilities and academic commitments, are…

The Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Chuma Mtengwane, has called for swift action against officials and entities implicated during the Madlanga Commission hearings, warning against waiting for the commission to release its final report before addressing identified concerns. Mtengwane made the remarks during a seminar on institutional reforms hosted by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). “We can’t wait for the final report. Every day, institutions or individuals are being mentioned, and we know what the Commission is…