2026 LGE Elections
Voters urged to check their status ahead of special voting
The IEC is urging voters to check their special vote approval status ahead of special voting
01 Nov 202618:44 SAST
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IEC urges voters to check if special vote applications is approved
Over two million voters have registered to cast special ballots in the Local Government Elections.
Local Elections 2026
Extensive security measures vital to ensure peaceful polls: Analyst
Special voting starts this Monday and continues on Tuesday ahead of the main voting day on Wednesday
Local Elections 2026
IEC urges voters to prepare for extreme weather
People urged to take precautionary measures as a combination of extreme heat and rainfall expected
Local Elections 2026
IEC says 2.6 million voters registered for special ballots
Special voting takes place on Monday and on Tuesday.
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