Today residents will take to the voting stations to cast their votes in the 2016 Local Government Elections.

Unlike national and provincial elections, voting in a municipal election is only allowed at the voting district in which you are registered to vote.

To check the address of their voting station voters can:

•  Dial *120*432# and follow the prompts.
•  SMS your ID number to 32810 (at a cost of R1).
•  Click the “My Registration Details” button on www.elections.org.za
•  Call the Electoral Commission Contact Centre on 0800 11 8000 (7am to 9pm weekdays).
• Voters need to take their green barcoded ID book, smart ID card or a valid temporary ID certificate to the voting station.

When voting tomorrow:

•  Find your correct voting station for the voting district in which you are registered.
•  Present your valid identification document to the door controller at the entrance of the voting station.
•  Check that you are on the voters’ roll at the voters’ roll table where your name will then be crossed off.
•  Get your ballot papers. An election official will then hand you your ballot papers.
•  Get your identification documents stamped by an official.
•  Find an empty voting booth and make your “X” next to the political party of your choice.
• Cast your vote. An election official stationed at the ballot box will check that there is a stamp at the back of each of your ballots.
•  After casting your vote you will then be directed to the exit.