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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: INPUT SOUGHT ON DRAFT REGULATORY AMENDMENTS
- 18 August 2026
- Electoral Law
- SA Legal Academy
Please note: 1) On 14 October 2026, the final amendments were gazetted for implementation. They came into force immediately. 2) On 23 October 2026, a correction notice was gazetted to remedy a small technical error.
The Independent Electoral Commission has gazetted draft amendments to the municipal government regulations – calling for input by 16 September 2026.
Among other things, the amendments envisaged seek to:
- provide for the online submission of voter education accreditation applications
- further strengthen the procedures for dealing with disputed votes
- clarify the procedures for dealing with special votes and marked envelopes, and
- provide for procedures to be followed in dealing with objections with significant implications for election outcomes.
Please click the link below for more information:
- draft amendments
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