The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which began on August 18, 2025. Additionally, INEC has launched a new online self-service registration platform aimed at first-time voters, as stated in a recent announcement from the Commission.

Uganda's Electoral Commission has initiated a recruitment drive to hire over 142,000 temporary workers for the upcoming village and parish council elections scheduled for July and August. The recruitment process commenced on Monday and will continue until July 1, according to commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama.

ActionSA has expanded its presence in the eThekwini Municipality by adding 18 new members, according to the party's president. The party aims to position itself as a key player in the municipality following the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE).

In early May 2026, anti-immigrant protests occurred in major South African cities, raising concerns about rising xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged citizens to show solidarity with their African neighbors, while foreign governments expressed their discontent. Police were deployed to manage the situation and prevent violence during the demonstrations, which featured participants in traditional Zulu attire, as seen in Johannesburg on April 29, 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that it has received over N500 billion, which constitutes more than 50 percent of the budget allocated for the 2027 general elections. INEC Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, made this announcement during an interview with Arise News, discussing the commission's readiness and funding for the upcoming elections.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun the 2026 tax filing season, with millions of taxpayers receiving auto-assessments and billions of rand in refunds already distributed. This marks the start of a significant period for taxpayers in South Africa, as they navigate their tax obligations and potential refunds.