Nomsa Dlamini is the Political Editor and covers the national government, Parliament, the parties and the election, including the promises they make and whether the record matches them.
Special voting for the 2026 local government elections begins on Monday, with approved applicants able to cast ballots at their registered stations or through an IEC home visit.
The IFP closed its local government election campaign in Ulundi on Sunday, with Velenkosini Hlabisa putting municipal corruption, ethical leadership and financial management at the centre of the party's pitch to voters.
