ActionSA has encouraged voters to report wards with ballot papers that do not feature the party, particularly in regions they’re contesting

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) said people were blocking the entrance on Monday morning and did not want to disperse.

The IEC said more than 3.5 million South Africans had voted in the Local Government Elections by 12:30 on Monday, 1 November.

Julius Malema’s EFF has urged South Africans to vote out the 27-year-old failures as elections 2021 kick-off.

The EFF has listed six basic service delivery promises as South Africans head to voting stations for the 2021 local elections.

The Western Cape IEC Electoral Officer said the weather in the province is having an impact on the elections. The rain is expected to ease late on Saturday.

Off to your voting station today? You may have to allow for extra time if you’re going to one of these locations, as disruptions pile up.

Save the selfies for later! The IEC has reminded voters not to take pictures of their ballot paper today – and an offence can bring jail time

Police are investigating an IEC officer who was allegedly caught stuffing marked ballots into a ballot box on Sunday.

Home Affairs offices will be open from 7:00 to 21:00 on Election Day to help citizens collect their IDs or apply for temporary identification.

The local elections are about to start, so let’s look at where each leader will be making their mark on Monday.

If you think you know it all when it comes to voting, try your hand at our elections quiz and you could win R1000 in cellphone data.

“With your vote, you are building a better South Africa, a South Africa with strong, well run and effective municipalities that can improve the lives of every citizen.”

If you’re in the queue on election day on Monday to make your mark, you can also get vaccinated without needing to pre-register.

The ANC won’t see anything scarier this Halloween than the new election poll released by IPSOS – now the party must brace itself for impact.

Now, this is quite a transfer. A well-known ANC figure has defected to the DA, right on the eve of South Africa’s Local Elections.

The indelible ink marker pens used to mark voters’ thumbs will be replaced by a liquid marker. These are part of Covid-19 protocols.

SA voters will make their voices heard loud and clear in the Local Elections – and you can familiarise yourself with the ballot papers here.

“Your leaders are like the menu at KFC. I’ve tasted that Julius ice cream and it tastes like a Limpopo tender!” The country’s most famous puppet, Chester Missing, has spoken.

Former ANC presidents Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma and Kgalema Motlanthe will, like millions of South Africans, cast their ballots on Monday

After electrical issues, the IEC says it working around the clock to make sure there are no glitches on voting day. Or during Elections 2021

There are 3 metros that are at risk of changing hands this election. Something to think about before you vote in these municipal elections.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that strong winds will likely disrupt some of the tents on election day.

A mismarked ballot paper can end up muting your democratic voice. Find out here what constitutes a spoilt vote

The IEC ROC has been a hive of activity as it’s where the results of the local government elections will be monitored