JOHANNESBURG - It's all systems go for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with 2.6 million South Africans expected to cast their special votes over the next two days.
Of those approved, 1.9 million will vote at designated voting stations, while the remainder will be visited at their registered addresses by IEC officials.
IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said approved home-visit voters must remain available at the addresses provided in their applications on 2 and 3 November.
Voting station-based special voters must cast their ballots at the stations where they are registered.
Gauteng has the highest number of approved voting station-based special votes, at 391,000.
Voting stations will be open from 8am to 5pm on both days.
Read more: Local Government Elections 2026: Your guide to special voting