IEC says South Africa’s voters’ roll has reached 28.5 million after nearly 2.9 million registration activities during the voter registration weekend ahead of the 2026 local government election.

South Africans have been urged to register and update their voter details this weekend ahead of the 2026 local government elections, with the IEC confirming that proof of residence is not required.

The IEC has called on prospective voters to check whether they are registered. The IEC will have another registration round this coming weekend. In the coming national and provincial elections, voters ...

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The IEC has opened more than 23 000 voter registration centres nationwide. First-time voters and those updating details can register this weekend.

The electoral commission has encouraged eligible citizens to continue registering online before the elections are officially proclaimed.

The IEC is urging eligible South Africans to register to vote, update their registration details and verify their voting information during this weekend’s nationwide voter registration drive.