ANC Challenges Blocked as IEC Finalizes Local Elections | Johannesburg News

The IEC is finalizing the candidate list for South Africa’s local government elections on November 4, after a major legal setback for the ANC—whose challenge to 181 candidates was rejected by the Electoral Court, stripping them of spots in Ingquza Hill and Port St Johns. The ANC plans to appeal, but with the ruling in place, the IEC moves forward to announce the full ballot and election schedule, setting the stage for a pivotal vote that shapes local governance across the country. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-16-watch-iec-to-finalise-candidates-ahead-of-local-elections/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8b3bf657874b861 Report issues to [email protected].