The IEC's final published candidate list for the November 2026 local government elections will contain more than 100,000 candidates.

[Politics]Check by 16 Sept 2026

The IEC's final published candidate list for the November 2026 local government elections will contain more than 100,000 candidates.

“Africa, we expect on this occasion more than 100,000 candidates. In a similar election in 2021, we had no fewer than 95,000 candidates. So, on this occasion, our anticipation is that that number will increase.”

Sai Mamabolo · 702 · Early Breakfast · 27 Aug 2026

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