JOHANNESBURG - The IEC says that 34 new parties have been registered since last year's general elections.
This takes the total number of registered parties in its database to 472.
The commission provided an update on its readiness for next year's Local Government Elections.
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The Electoral Commission is briefing media and stakeholders on key updates in the electoral landscape, covering activities from the first quarter of the financial year and preparations for the 2026/2027 Local… pic.twitter.com/5FAvelrXOs— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) August 26, 2025
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📢 Big Updates from the Electoral Commission!
The Electoral Commission just wrapped up its media briefing, unpacking major developments in the electoral landscape, key highlights from the first quarter of the financial year, and plans for the 2026/2027 Local Government… pic.twitter.com/uvaSy57HGi— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) August 26, 2025