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LGE 2026 results tonight: President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) announcement of the final results of the 2026 Local Government Elections tonight (Sunday 08 November 2026) at 18:00.
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The announcement ceremony will take place at the IEC Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng, and will be broadcast live.
According to the Presidency, President Ramaphosa will attend in his capacity as President of the Republic and will deliver brief remarks.
The Local Government Elections were held on Wednesday (4 November 2026) with special votes cast on Monday and Tuesday. The elections gave millions of registered voters across South Africa the opportunity to elect local public representatives who will be responsible for service delivery in their communities over the next five years.
LGE 2026 results tonight: What it means for the Lowveld
For residents across Mpumalanga’s Lowveld, tonight’s announcement will confirm the final outcome for key municipalities including:
- City of Mbombela
- Nkomazi Local Municipality
- Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
- Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
These results will determine the political control of local councils responsible for water, electricity, roads, refuse removal and local development.
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myLOWVELD.net will publish the confirmed Lowveld municipal breakdown as soon as the IEC releases the final results.
LGE 2026 results tonight: How to watch:
The ceremony will be broadcast live on IEC channels and major news networks from 18:00.
LGE 2026 results tonight: Event details:
- Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Time: 18:00
- Venue: IEC Results Operations Centre, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
