Government Communications welcomes voter participation in 2026 Local Government Elections

Government Communications welcomes voter participation in 2026 Local Government Elections Vuyelwa Thu, 11/05/2026 - 10:34 05 Nov 2026 Make your mark: The power is in your hands. Government welcomes voter participation witnessed across the country, with South Africans turning out in significant numbers to exercise their constitutional right to vote and have a say in shaping the future of their communities and the country. Visuals of long queues on media platforms reflect democracy in action, as South Africans from all walks of life come together to make their voices heard. Voting is proceeding and voters are assured that any challenges experienced will be attended to by the relevant authorities. Government encourages voters already in queues to remain patient and follow IEC guidelines. Government also reminds citizens that it is prohibited for a voter to take a photograph of their marked ballot paper. This restriction is necessary to protect the secrecy of the choice of voters and to avoid voters being coerced or unduly induced into making political choices. For voters who may need identity documents to cast their vote, the Department of Home Affairs will operate all its offices fro

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