IEC warns political parties to stop campaigning at midnight ahead of polling day

South Africa’s Electoral Commission has reminded parties and independent candidates to stop campaigning at midnight before polling day.

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TimesLIVE reports that the IEC set the campaign cutoff ahead of the 2026 local government election polling day. The commission says the quiet period is intended to give voters time to consider their choices without campaigning.

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