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Elections & Political Parties

Stay informed about upcoming elections, your current councillor, and political party positions.

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2026 Local Government Elections

South Africa’s next local elections are scheduled for November 2026. Visita is preparing comprehensive ward-level coverage.

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What’s Available

Your Councillor

View current councillor name, party, and contact details

Political Parties

Browse all registered parties with their policies and leadership

Ward History

See past election results and councillor transitions

Candidate Info

(Coming soon) View candidates for your ward

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Viewing Party Information

Visit visita.co.za/party to browse political parties:
  • Party logos and colors
  • National and local leadership
  • Seat counts (National Assembly, provincial, local)
  • Policy positions and ideology

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Elections Tab

On each ward page, the Elections tab shows:
  • Current councillor details
  • Party representation in the municipality
  • Upcoming election dates
  • Historical election results

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Election News Coverage

Visita aggregates election news from trusted sources to keep you informed.
  • Ward News: Specific updates affecting your local area.
  • National News: Major developments in the South African political landscape.
  • AI Summary: Long articles are summarized for quick reading.

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Voter Registration

Are you ready to vote? Check the Voter Registration Banner on the Elections tab to:
  1. Verify your registration status with the IEC.
  2. Find upcoming registration weekends.
  3. See if you are registered in the correct ward.
Candidate data will be added as official IEC lists are published closer to election date.

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Municipal Council Composition

View how your municipality’s council is composed:
  • Which party controls the council
  • Coalition partners (if any)
  • Council committee assignments