South Africa

National Assembly Deputy Speaker, Lechesa Tsenoli, says participating in elections is an act of defence for democracy.

Police vigilance is expected to be heightened as the sun begins to set on voting day in South Africa.

Eligible and registered South Africans are heading to the polls this morning in the Local Government Elections to choose who will represent them in 257 municipal councils across the country.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has expressed satisfaction at the progress of the 2021 Local Government Elections.

Government says it is pleased with the millions of South Africans who have already heeded the call to cast their vote in the 2021 Local Government Elections.

Newzroom Afrika journalist, Ziniko Mhlaba, has been released after being detained while covering the Local Government Elections in Orlando, Soweto, on Monday.

Most voting stations in Pretoria North opened on time with no incidents of violence and intimidation reported.

The vast majority of the country’s 23 148 voting stations opened on time at 7am and voting is flowing smoothly in the country’s 2021 Municipal Elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa cast his ballot on Monday in his hometown in Chiawelo, Soweto, in this year’s Local Government Elections.

First time voters have expressed excitement and high hopes for the future after making their mark in the 2021 Local Government Elections.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning about possible strong winds in the Western Cape and Northern Cape that may destruct the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) tents.

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on registered voters to exercise tolerance while casting their votes during today’s fifth municipal elections.

At least 80% of voters who had applied for special votes cast their ballot at their voting stations over the weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says citizens have the power to make local government stronger through their vote.

Parliament has urged all eligible and registered South Africans to honour those who fought for the right to vote by participating in the Local Government Elections on Monday.