IN CONVERSATION WITH NKULULEKO TSELANE
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The 2026 Local Government Elections are scheduled for 4 November, putting political parties under increasing pressure to finalise candidates and campaign structures.
The immediate trigger for this conversation is the ANC’s reported failure to submit candidate lists in some wards by the required deadline. Party President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that the ANC may approach the Electoral Court, while political analyst Dr Imraan Buccus argues that the situation could damage voter confidence. The affected areas reportedly include parts of Mangaung and the Eastern Cape
The immediate trigger for this conversation is the ANC’s reported failure to submit candidate lists in some wards by the required deadline. Party President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that the ANC may approach the Electoral Court, while political analyst Dr Imraan Buccus argues that the situation could damage voter confidence. The affected areas reportedly include parts of Mangaung and the Eastern Cape
