The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa has today, 07 August 2026, gazetted the date of the municipal elections scheduled to take place on 04 November 2026 as published in Government Gazette No. 55162. The Minister of CoGTA has the responsibility in terms of the Constitution, section 159 read with the
Calling and Setting a date for Local Government Elections
The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to building capable, ethical and developmental municipalities through comprehensive policy reforms, strengthened governance systems and the professionalisation of local government. Addressing delegates at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Western Cape Provincial Members Assembly, Deputy Minister
Government has noted with concern the reported cases of flooding in various parts of the country due to heavy rains.
People living in low lying areas which often experience flooding should take extra caution, and monitor weather alerts on radio, television and from local leaders.
