Version 1.1.1 22 October 2026
- Better layout on phones: compact party headers, easier-to-tap page numbers and a simpler sources list.
- The subtitle now shows on phones too.
Version 1.1.0 22 October 2026
- Manifestos now open from this site, much faster, and every page number opens the PDF at that page.
- Party pages redesigned: topics in two columns on wider screens, with the manifesto link in the party colour.
- New subtitle: Your guide to South African political manifestos.
- Round flag logo and tab icon, and a cleaner election date.
- Shorter notes and simpler How we work page.
Version 1.0.3 22 October 2026
- Clearer Close button on open party cards; the Esc key closes them too.
- Party cards now say “Quick view”.
- New browser tab icon matching the logo.
- Simpler How we work page, with party badges in the sources table.
Version 1.0.2 22 October 2026
- Clearer descriptions when links are shared on WhatsApp and social media.
Version 1.0.1 22 October 2026
- Moved to our own address: sa-manifestos.co.za.
Version 1.0.0 22 October 2026
- First public release for the 4 November 2026 local government elections.
- Eight parties summarised from their own published documents, with page numbers for every point.
- ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, ActionSA and FF Plus from their 2026 local manifestos; MK and PA from their latest (2024 national) documents, clearly labelled.
- Parties shown in order of 2024 National Assembly seats (Electoral Commission results), with ties broken by national ballot votes.
- Comparison pages for six issues that matter: unemployment, water and services, crime, corruption, cost of living and electricity.