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What you need to vote in the 2026 municipal elections
The IEC outlines the registration, age and identity document requirements for voting on November 4.
With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is reminding residents of the requirements to cast their vote on November 4.
To vote in the upcoming municipal elections, you must:
• Be a South African citizen
• Be 18 years or older
• Be registered to vote
• Be in possession of a green barcoded identity document, a valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC), or a Smart ID card
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