IEC voting centre.
JOHANNESBURG - The IEC has welcomed the announcement date of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
President Cyril Ramaphosa officially set Wednesday, 4 November, as the date for the elections.
The announcement provides certainty for political parties and the Electoral Commission, as preparations continue.
“The announcement of the election date provides clarity for all role players and certainty of planning for the Electoral Commission as we continue our work to deliver free and fair municipal elections,” Chief Electoral Officer Mr Sy Mamabolo said.
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The IEC said prospective voters are invited to make use of the Commission’s online registration platform available at registertovote.elections.org.za by visiting the Electoral Commission website on a desktop computer or mobile phone to register or update their registration details.
Alternatively, citizens may register during the national voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June 2026, at the same voting stations where they intend to cast their ballots on election day.
"The Electoral Commission encourages all eligible South Africans who are not yet registered, or who have changed their place of residence, to ensure that they are registered in the voting district where they ordinarily reside, as voters may only vote at the voting station where they are registered," it said in a statement.