South Africans declare 2026 local elections free and fair: Key highlights from the latest survey
South Africans turned out with high confidence for the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026, overwhelmingly declaring the voting process to be free, fair, and well-managed. According to the official 2026 Election Satisfaction Survey (ESS 2026) released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), nine… View Article

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HSRC Connect | Local democracy at the crossroads: Navigating low trust and high stakes

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Make your mark and have your say: The Election Satisfaction Survey (ESS) on Election Day

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