South Africans are set to head to the polls on 4 November 2026 for the country’s next local government elections, a vote that will determine leadership across municipalities nationwide.
The elections will shape governance in key metros, including Johannesburg, where residents continue to grapple with service delivery challenges, ageing infrastructure and persistent water shortages.
Political parties have already begun campaigning, intensifying efforts to secure outright majorities and avoid coalition arrangements in councils across the country.