South Africa votes today: What you need to know about the 2026 local elections
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Voting stations in South Africa are open from 7am to 9pm on Wednesday, 4 November. This is for the 2026 local elections. Voters are provided with information regarding the necessary documents they must bring. The guidelines cover where people should go to vote. Information is also available regarding the ballot papers. The guidance includes the rules that apply on election day.
Voting stations are open from 7am to 9pm on Wednesday, 4 November. Here is what South African voters need to know about documents, voting locations, ballot papers and election-day rules.