Constitutional Court orders rejected ANC candidate lists onto the ballots for the 4 November local elections
16 October 2026
The Electoral Commission of South Africa said on 15 October 2026 that it notes the Constitutional Court's judgement in the candidate lists matter.
The Court upheld the appeal of the African National Congress and set aside the Commission's decision to reject the party's lists for several municipalities.
It ordered that the affected lists be included in the ballot papers.
The ANC said a technical fault in the Commission's online submission system had prevented it from submitting 181 candidates by the deadline.
The ruling applies to the Local Government Elections of 4 November 2026.
In plain words
IEC Electoral Commission of South Africa — The independent body that manages elections in South Africa, often called the IEC.
ANC African National Congress — The party that has led South Africa's national government since the 1994 election.