South African Local Government Elections
4 November 2026.
Our 2026 municipal programme: Jobs, Water and Service Delivery Now. A Pan-African, people-centred movement contesting local government elections across South Africa.
2026 municipal programme
Jobs, water and service delivery now.
Our Local Government Elections Manifesto sets out seven programmes for municipal development, reliable services and public accountability across all 257 municipalities.
Election day
4 NOVEMBER 2026
Local Government Elections across all South African municipalities.
Your campaign hub.
Explore our policy, discover candidates in your area, get involved in the campaign, and confirm your voting details with the Independent Electoral Commission.
Read the manifesto
The full 105-page policy document and seven programmes.
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OpenIEC information
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OpenThe seven programmes
What Mayibuye proposes.
Jobs and Skills Development
Build municipal skills and productive local economies that create work.
Read02Water and Sanitation
Reliable water and dignified sanitation, supported by maintained infrastructure.
Read03Service Delivery and Community Safety
Practical municipal services, safer public spaces and visible responsibility.
Read04Land and Spatial Justice
Make municipal land a transparent foundation for dignity and production.
Read05Local Economic Development
Build local economies that produce, trade and create opportunity.
Read06Responsive and Corrupt-Free Government
Honest leadership, professional administration and responsible public finances.
Read07People-Centred Municipalities
Keep communities involved in the decisions and services that shape their lives.
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