South Africa: Record 2.6 Million Get Early Shot At Local Polls

South Africa: Record 2.6 Million Get Early Shot At Local Polls

A record 2,655,067 voters have been approved for special votes, more than double the number approved for the 2021 local elections. Almost 680,000 voters will be visited at home, while nearly two million others can vote at their registered voting stations.

Record 2.6 million get early shot at local polls

More than 2.6-million South Africans can vote early on Monday and Tuesday before the local government elections on Wednesday.

IEC assures readiness for special votes and Voting Day

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is ready to administer

IEC confirms special voting to begin Monday ahead of Election Day - Inside Politics

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that special voting for the 2026 Local Government Elections will take place on Monday, 2 November, and Tuesday, 3 November 2026, ahead of Election Day on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Voters urged to check their status ahead of special voting - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The IEC is urging voters to check their special vote approval status ahead of special voting