IEC confident as it allocates R2.1 billion for 2026 Local Government Elections

By Akani Nkuna

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has allocated a budget of R2.1 billion for the 2026 Local Government Elections, expected to take place between November 2026 and January 2027.

The commission said the funding is aimed at ensuring a smooth, credible, and transparent electoral process across the country. However, it is currently in discussions with the National Treasury to secure additional funds.

“Our allocation for next year is in the region of R2.1 billion. We are in discussion with National Treasury to see whether, even with other competing priorities in the country, they may be able to avail funds from savings,” said IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi.

“On our part, we have generated savings which National Treasury has permitted us to carry over to the next financial year, but we are still in discussions,” he added.

Sheburi also revealed that after stakeholder consultations and workshops across