11:00

Live update: Councillor Rufus Maswazi encourages voters to prepare for the heat
Councillor Rufus Maswazi has urged residents heading to voting stations to take precautions against the rising midday temperatures, advising them to bring umbrellas, apply sunscreen and carry water while waiting in queues.
Maswazi said conditions were more manageable earlier in the morning, but the heat was expected to intensify as the day progressed.
He encouraged voters to come prepared so they could remain comfortable in the queues and avoid leaving before casting their votes. “We still want people to vote, so they must make sure they bring these essentials,” he said.
He added that queues were moving steadily, with voters spending approximately 10 minutes at voting stations. According to Maswazi, operations at Dainfern College were running smoothly, with no reported issues. He also reported a positive situation at Grace Bible Church and in Broadacres.
At the time of the update, he was in Lionpride monitoring voting activities.

10:27

Ward 115 voting update
Ward 115 ward executive Jarrod Delport says voting is progressing smoothly at Fourways High School, where just over 4 500 voters are registered.
Delport said approximately 250 people had voted in the first three hours since voting stations opened at 07:00. He said the IEC was ready when voting began, with officials and party agents working together to assist voters, particularly elderly residents and pensioners who may need additional support. “So far, turnout looks good, turnout looks positive, and we’re very excited that people are going to make their mark in this election,” he said.
Delport added that there had been no major challenges reported, with ballot papers and pens available and the voting process running smoothly.
He said the ward executive was working alongside other party agents and the IEC to ensure the election was free, fair and accountable.

09:45

Residents turn out in numbers at Fourways High School voting station
Residents came out in numbers to cast their votes at the voting station, with a steady turnout reported outside the school gates. This is how the queue looks like at the moment.

09:00

Rise Mzansi candidate reports smooth voting process in Midrand, Noodwyk.
Rise Mzansi candidate Lawrence Manaka, who is contesting wards 93 and 112, has reported a smooth start to the voting process at a voting station in Midrand.
Manaka said everything was going well so far, with no technical glitches reported and queues moving smoothly.
He also confirmed that ballot papers were available at the station, while various organisations, including representatives of political parties, were present.
At the time of the interview, Manaka said there were no major challenges affecting the voting process.

08:41

Ayanda Ntshingila, from Fourways Review, is on the ground at Norscot Manor, where she spoke to Ward 106 councillor and Democratic Alliance candidate Chris Santana about the voting process and the challenges experienced during the morning.
Almost two hours into voting, Santana described the start as hectic, with efforts underway to organise queues and ensure voters are directed to the correct voting streams.
Norscot Manor is a relatively large voting station, serving approximately 7 500 registered voters across seven streams.
Santana said the main challenge was managing the queues, as voters were initially being directed to the top of the building, creating confusion and congestion.
He said he had been trying to get the queues organised from the bottom of the building so that voters could be directed to the correct areas rather than having to move around or turn back after joining the wrong queue.
Santana added that the intention was to make the voting experience as quick and convenient as possible, with a target of keeping waiting times to no longer than 15 minutes once the queues had been sorted out.
He also said he had not yet confirmed whether all the ballot papers were available, as his immediate priority was addressing the queue-management challenges.
Despite the hectic start, Santana welcomed the turnout, saying it was encouraging to see residents coming out to exercise their democratic right.
Fourways Review will continue bringing you updates from voting stations across the area.

08:38

Residents in Ward 106 cast their ballots at Norscot Manor Recreation Centre as they participate in the 2026 local government elections on November 4.

07:20

Voting gets underway across Fourways and surrounding areas

Councillors and ward candidates are out and about across Fourways and surrounding areas, visiting voting stations and monitoring proceedings as residents head to the polls.
We’ve been checking in with councillors on the ground to find out how voting is progressing, what turnout looks like and whether any challenges have been reported.
Here’s what we’ve gathered so far. Updates will continue as more information comes in.

Riverside, Tent Yellowwood – Rufus Maswazi (ANC Ward 96 councillor candidate)
Rufus Maswazi says voting is progressing smoothly at Tent Yellowwood in Riverside, which he identified as the ward’s biggest voting station, followed by Dainfern College.
He described the station as very busy, with approximately 7 000 registered voters, and said he was pleased with the turnout so far.
According to Maswazi, everything is running in order, including the availability of ballot papers, with no problems reported at the time of the call.

Lonehill Fire Station – Councillor David Foley (DA Ward 94 councillor candidate)
Ward 94 councillor David Foley says voting is proceeding smoothly at Lonehill Fire Station, with no problems reported so far.
Foley said he was particularly pleased with the voter turnout, adding that he was surprised by the number of residents who had come out to cast their votes.
He also confirmed that ballot papers were available and everything was running in order at the voting station.

Rivonia Recreation Centre – Vino Reddy (DA PR councillor candidate)
Ward 93 councillor Vino Reddy says voting is progressing smoothly at Rivonia Recreation Centre, where residents began queuing shortly after 06:00.
According to Reddy, voters have already started casting their ballots, with a steady queue and no major problems reported.
He said residents appeared happy and expressed satisfaction with the turnout so far.
Reddy said he was very pleased with the number of people who had come out to vote.

Kya Sands – Mark van der Merwe (DA Ward 112 councillor candidate)
Ward 112 councillor Mark van der Merwe says he is visiting voting stations across the ward to monitor proceedings and check that everything is running smoothly.
At the time of the call, Van der Merwe was on his way to Kya Sands. He said no problems had been reported so far and that he was pleased with the turnout from yesterday.
He said that 1 000 voters had cast their ballots early during special voting yesterday.
Van der Merwe said he would continue visiting stations across the ward to monitor the voting process.

Residents across Fourways and surrounding communities head to the polls today, with voting stations open across wards 93, 94, 96, 106, 115, and 132.

The elections give voters a chance to choose the councillors who will represent their communities and influence decisions on municipal services, infrastructure and the use of public funds. Voting stations are scheduled to open at 07:00 and close at 21:00.

Voters must cast their ballots at the voting station where they are registered and should bring a valid South African identity document, such as a smart ID card, green barcoded ID book or temporary identity certificate.

Residents covered by Fourways Review can find the listed voting stations for their wards below.

Read more: Who are the Ward 115 councillor candidates for 2026?

Ward 93 voting stations

• Rivonia Recreation Centre
• St Peter’s Prep Boys College
• St Stephen’s Church
• Tent at The Square Shopping Centre

Ward 94 voting stations

• Beaulieu Pre-Preparatory School
• Crawford International – Lonehill Preparatory
• Crawford Lonehill Pre-Primary
• Leeuwkop Prison
• Lonehill Fire Station
• Witkoppen Combined School

Ward 115 voting stations

• Tree Life, Kya Sands
• Nautilus Park, Bloubosrand
• Cross Street Park, Jukskeipark
• Fourways High School, Fourways
• Crawford International, Craigavon

Ward 106 voting stations

• Rivonia Village Hall
• Bryanston Parallel Medium
• Norscot Manor
• Tent at Robyn Park

Ward 96 voting stations

• Tent at Yellowood
• Tent at Hlophe
• Christian Church
• Lion Park voting district
• Ngizweni, Lanseria
• Kwena Molapo voting district
• Montessori, Dainfern College
• Grace Church, Broadacres

Also read: Who are the Ward 94 councillor candidates for 2026?

Ward 132 voting stations

• St Peter’s College
• Stadio College – Midrand Waterfall
• Kyalami Kids School
• Halfway House Primary School
• Kyalami Preparatory School
• Fachs International College

Voters are encouraged to confirm their registered voting station before leaving home, as they may only vote at the station where they are registered.
Registration and voting details can be checked through the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) website at elections.org.za or by sending an ID number via WhatsApp to 060 088 0000.

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