Peaceful voting as Tzaneen, Giyani head to the polls
Voting proceeded without reported incidents across the Tzaneen area as residents cast their ballots, with turnout slowing at some stations during the afternoon heat.
TZANEEN – Voting in the Tzaneen area has proceeded peacefully, with no incidents of violence reported as residents cast their ballots in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Steady start to Election Day
By midday, voter turnout at Ritavi Primary School and the Nkowankowa Community Hall appeared to have slowed, possibly because of the hot weather. Earlier in the morning, however, a steady stream of voters was observed at several voting stations across the region.
Among the well-known figures to cast their ballots were deputy minister of police Cassel Mathale, who voted with his wife at the Nkowankowa Community Hall, and former Greater Tzaneen Municipality mayor Maripe Mangena, who voted at Mogapeng Primary School in his home village.
ActionSA’s Tzaneen mayoral candidate, Dr Mikia Ramothwala, also cast his vote with his wife at the Roman Catholic Church voting station in Ward 14.
Greater Tzaneen Municipality mayor Odas Ngobeni voted on Monday as a special voter, while DA Ward 15 councillor candidate Chrizel Dreyer cast her ballot during special voting on Tuesday.
Parties contest key municipalities
Greater Tzaneen Municipality is among the most closely contested municipalities in Limpopo. ActionSA made significant inroads during the election campaign, while the EFF maintained a visible presence. The DA and Freedom Front Plus also campaigned actively, particularly in the town areas.
The neighbouring Greater Giyani Municipality is also expected to see closely contested results, with the ANC, ActionSA and Mayibuye i Africa among the parties competing for support.
At every voting station visited by the Herald, party agents cooperated with one another, police maintained a visible presence and voting continued in a calm and orderly atmosphere.
