# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Local Government Elections 2026 is intensifying preparations for the November elections. He met with the committee to assess progress, strengthen coordination and make the necessary preparations for the work ahead. A total of 546 registered parties will contest the elections. Hlabisa says the IMC remains resolute in ensuring that all plans are robust, comprehensive and watertight to support the delivery of successful elections that meet the constitutional and democratic expectations of South Africans.
Inter-Ministerial Committee intensifies preparations for the November local government elections