MSUKALIGWA – Do you know which municipal ward you live in?

With the upcoming Local Government Elections on the horizon, residents can familiarise themselves with Msukaligwa’s ward boundaries and establish where their homes and communities fall.

The IEC’s ward maps provide a visual guide to the municipality’s different wards, allowing residents to see how the municipal area is divided for electoral purposes.

For residents who have never checked their ward, the maps offer an opportunity to become familiar with their local electoral area before voting.

Find your ward and ward councillor

The ward maps show the boundaries of the individual wards within Msukaligwa Local Municipality.

Residents can use the maps to identify their neighbourhood, settlement or surrounding area and determine which ward it falls within.

This can be particularly useful for residents who are unfamiliar with ward boundaries or who may simply assume that their ward is unchanged from previous elections.

You can also check who your current ward councillor is: HERE

How to view the map

On your phone: Use two fingers to pinch outwards on the image to zoom in. You can also press and hold the image for options to open it in a new tab.

On desktop: Hold Ctrl key on the keyboard and scroll with your mouse wheel to zoom in, or right-click the image and select the option to open it in a new tab.

Alternatively you can also view the wards: HERE

Why should residents know their ward?

Municipal wards form part of the local electoral system, making it useful for residents to know which ward represents their area.

Knowing the correct ward can also help residents when looking for information relating specifically to their local community and municipal representation.

Rather than relying on assumptions or information from previous elections, residents can consult the current IEC ward maps to check their area.

Check your ward before election day

Residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to familiarise themselves with their ward before the Local Government Elections.

For Msukaligwa residents, knowing the answer means being better informed about their local electoral area when election day arrives.