The final day of special voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections is underway in Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, with no major election-related incidents reported in Sekhukhune District.

Registered voters have been casting their ballots without major disruptions, including those receiving assistance to vote at home.

Among them was 87-year-old Martha Mokoena, who cast her vote at her home in Leeuwfontein Township, Ward 8, this morning, November 3.

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Mokoena expressed her gratitude for being given the opportunity to participate in the elections from the comfort of her home.

“I am delighted to have made my mark in the 2026 Local Government Elections. I got all the assistance I needed to vote and I am happy,” she said.

20 parties contest Ward 8

IEC Limpopo spokesperson Simon Thobakgale said 20 political parties were contesting Ward 8, according to the list of qualified candidates published on the commission’s website.

Independent candidate John Leshilo is also contesting the ward.

Police warn against intimidation

Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that a man was arrested yesterday, November 2, in connection with a case of assault and intimidation regarding an election-related altercation registered at Sekhukhune Police Station. Formal charges had not been finalised at the time of publication.

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Provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers said police would not tolerate acts of intimidation, violence or the unlawful destruction or removal of election materials.

Scheepers said police would continue monitoring election-related incidents and act decisively against anyone found breaking the law.