JOHANNESBURG - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has unveiled a bold new identity for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
In a key moment for South Africa’s electoral calendar, the official logo was revealed on Wednesday.
The launch signals the start of the build-up to the polls, with efforts to drive voter awareness.
Participation is expected to ramp up in the coming months. And the IEC has warned South Africans to be aware of disinformation, and treat everything with caution.
There you have it mzansi! 🇿🇦
The 2026/27 Local Government Election Logo Campaign!
Get up, show up and vote! #wozalge2026 #registertovote #IEClogoreveal pic.twitter.com/3mBorbX7aC— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) April 1, 2026
The municipal elections are expected to held in November, and promise to be hotly contested.
Registration for the upcoming local government elections will take place on 20 and 21 June.