By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TimesLIVE
Fewer than half of registered voters could take part in South Africa’s municipal elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. This low turnout could favour the formation of dozens of new local coalitions, according to a survey published by TimesLIVE.
South Africa’s municipal elections could weaken the ANC in Johannesburg, where polls put it below 30%, and keep the Democratic Alliance in power in Cape Town. Coalition negotiations could prove decisive after the vote, according to analysts cited by the Mail & Guardian.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Mail & Guardian ·
Twelve South African parties have set out commitments on libraries, safety around schools and early childhood development ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. Ten parties pledge library measures, five for early childhood centres and eight for school safety, according to EdDesk’s analysis of election manifestos.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: TimesLIVE ·
The electoral commission in Nigeria’s Imo State has indefinitely postponed the local council elections scheduled for 7 November 2026, after an earlier delay linked to legal proceedings. Its chairman Charles Ejiogu said a new date, timetable and guidelines would be set soon, according to Vanguard and Leadership. Leadership says this is the third postponement and details the planned security arrangements.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Eighty-three parties and independent candidates are contesting Johannesburg’s municipal elections, with more than 7,400 candidates for ward seats. Each ward has at least 49 candidates and voters will receive two ballot papers, reports Our City News.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Our City News ·
Football: Orlando Pirates extend dominance over ChiefsOrlando Pirates extended their dominance over Kaizer Chiefs in the 186th Soweto derby, played at Johannesburg's FNB Stadium on 31 October 2026, Business Day reports. Sowetan said it was Pirates' seventh consecutive league victory. Sunday Express described a strong Pirates supporter presence and an almost full stadium before kick-off. Thierry Henry attended the match, according to Business Day and Sowetan.
Malawi backs protection of 162 African natural areas by 2035Malawi supports an African partnership aimed at better protecting 162 of the continent’s key natural areas by 2035. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Chipiliro Brian Mpinganjira expressed this commitment at a presentation in Yerevan, Armenia, on 28 October 2026, according to the Malawian government.The week in Africa
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