The Electoral Commission of South Africa welcomes the
announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa confirming Wednesday, 4 November
2026, as the date for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Chief Electoral Officer Mr Sy Mamabolo said: “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.”
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. The Electoral Commission, however, notes that this announcement
does not constitute the formal proclamation of the election date. In terms of
the law, the official proclamation will be made by the Minister of Cooperative
Governance and Traditional Affairs, at which point the voters’ roll will be
closed.
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 Commission urges all eligible citizens to take
this opportunity to verify their registration details early and to participate
fully in shaping the future of their local communities.
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Ensuring free, fair and credible
elections
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