RC 261015SAfmSakina Kamwendo
Thursday, 15 October 2026
The Constitutional Court restored 181 ANC candidates in six municipalities, and Secretary General Mbalula was overcome with emotion and collapsed, then called for a review of the ANC's partnership with the DA.
- 12:10
The Constitutional Court ruled in favour of the ANC against the IEC, setting aside the Electoral Court order and paving the way for 181 ANC candidates to appear on ballot papers in six municipalities.
- 12:18
ANC Secretary General Mbalula, who collapsed after the ruling, says the party must review its government of national unity partnership with the DA.
- 12:20
The DA respects the judgment but warns it raises serious concerns about IEC deadline compliance, says the ruling won't change the ANC's electoral fortunes, and calls the ANC in terminal decline.
- 12:37
The IEC has narrowed 44 similarly situated parties to 23 that had compliant lists in by the cutoff and paid deposits, and will announce how they'll be treated by early evening.
- 12:40
IEC chief electoral officer Simon Mamabolo says the commission is committed to holding the 4 November election on schedule despite the order, and that ballot reprints will be needed.