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Collected on 8 July 2026
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Orientation workshops on using the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS)
Attend the Electoral Commission’s orientation workshops across all nine provinces to learn how to use the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS) for the 2026 Local Government Elections, including capturing candidate and supporter information, paying election deposits electronically, and getting early feedback on voter registration status before the official nomination period opens.
The document's recorded date is 21 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The Electoral Commission is hosting a series of orientation workshops across all nine provinces to assist registered political parties and prospective independent candidates in using the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS) ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections in November.
Places
Limpopo, Gauteng
Reference
GOVNEWS-82696 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Opening Date
7 July 2026
Closing Date
21 June 2026
Use of the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS) for candidate nomination
Use the IEC’s Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS), an official platform that lets registered political parties and prospective independent candidates capture and manage candidate lists, upload supporting documentation, and process payments for elections, with reporting tools to monitor nomination progress.
The document's recorded date is 21 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The OCNS, which became operational on 21 June 2026, enables registered political parties and prospective independent candidates to prepare in advance for the nomination process.
