What's changed

Version 1.0.0

22 October 2026

  • First public release for the 4 November 2026 local government elections.
  • Eight parties summarised from their own published documents, with page numbers for every point.
  • ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, ActionSA and FF Plus from their 2026 local manifestos; MK and PA from their latest (2024 national) documents, clearly labelled.
  • Parties shown in order of 2024 National Assembly seats (Electoral Commission results), with ties broken by national ballot votes.
  • Comparison pages for six issues that matter: unemployment, water and services, crime, corruption, cost of living and electricity.