Local Government Elections: Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Voting stations are open 07:00 to 21:00. Voters elect the councils of their municipalities and their ward councillors.
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs proclaimed the date on August 7, 2026, and the IEC published the election timetable the same day. Registration for this election is now closed (IEC).
Pending: results of the Nov 4, 2026 Local Government Elections. Vote Book will add only the results the IEC declares.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 | Election date proclaimed; voters’ roll closes at midnight; candidate nominations open |
| Aug 11 – 18, 2026 | Provisional voters’ roll open for inspection and objections |
| Aug 14, 2026 | List of voting stations published |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Chief Electoral Officer certifies the voters’ roll |
| Aug 28, 2026 (17:00) | Candidate nominations close |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Final list of candidates published |
| Sep 21 – Oct 12, 2026 | Applications for special votes |
| Mon–Tue, Nov 2–3, 2026 | Special votes: home visits and at voting stations, 08:00–17:00 |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Election Day: voting stations open 07:00–21:00 |
Sources: IEC 2026 timetable · IEC event page · all sources