Political parties sign Electoral Code of Conduct in Midrand

Political parties and independent candidates contesting the upcoming local government elections are signing the Electoral Code of Conduct in Midrand, north of Johannesburg.

They are pledging their commitment to peaceful, free and fair elections on November 4.

Gauteng is expected to be one of the most hotly contested provinces.

TODAY:GAUTENG CODE OF CONDUCT SIGNING Welcoming guests, Gauteng PEO Thabo Masemula setting the tone for the day.

The pledge reaffirms the commitment of contestants to campaign peacefully and help create conditions for free and fair elections.

FB Live: https://t.co/PnwGbyyteq https://t.co/DQx3ilAFud — IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) October 13, 2026 Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) General Manager for Civic and Democracy Education, Research and Knowledge Management, Moagisi Letlhaku says the IEC remains committed to ensuring credible elections.

“The IEC remains steadfast in fulfilling its constitutional mandate to administer elections that are impartial, transparent, credible and beyond reproach.

We will protect the right of every voter, equally applying the law without fear, favour or prejudice, and ensure that all contestants are afforded equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process.” VIDEO | IEC hosts the official Electoral Code of Conduct Signing Ceremony for the 2026 LGE