South Africa’s Police Ministry has intensified security preparations ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, to ensure voters can cast their ballots safely. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is overseeing engagements with provincial governments, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the private security industry to strengthen coordination before election day. The preparations come amid service delivery concerns and protests over electricity and water outages, making public safety an important part of the electoral process.
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South Africans are being urged to separate fact from fiction as preparations continue for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned that misinformation remains one of the biggest threats to voter participation, particularly among younger voters.