Election Day has arrived and this Caxton Network News blog will provide live updates of events in Limpopo.

Look out for reports, videos and snippets from the ground that are worth knowing if you are getting your thumb inked in the north.

Severe weather warnings across province

A Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning resulting in localised flooding and damage to infrastructure and settlements is expected over the central-southern parts of Limpopo.

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the Limpopo Valley and the Western Bushveld.

Polokwane will be partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 32°C.

2 arrested for alleged election offences

Polokwane Review reported that two people have been arrested in Limpopo in connection with alleged election-related offences ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

In the first incident, a man was arrested in the Mankweng policing area for allegedly removing election posters. Police said the incident was captured on video.

A case was opened at Mankweng Police Station under Section 92 of the Electoral Act 73 of 1998, where the accused appeared in court and the case was postponed to November 30.

In a separate incident in the Sekhukhune District, another man was arrested in connection with a case of assault and intimidation.

Police allege the complainant’s political party T-shirt was forcibly removed and set alight during an incident involving people allegedly affiliated with a political party.

Police investigations into the Sekhukhune incident are continuing.

High alert after 2024 violence

Polokwane Review previously reported security measures dominated a media briefing in Ladine on Friday, where provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers and IEC provincial electoral officer Nkaro Mateta outlined plans to ensure a safe voting environment free from crime and disruption.

Security forces are expected to remain on high alert to prevent possible disruptions, with memories still fresh of pre-election violence during the 2024 national elections. These include a campaign clash in Juju Valley, Seshego, where a child was injured during a confrontation between rival party members.

According to the IEC, Polokwane is a major electoral battleground, with 37 political parties contesting 45 wards.

Polling hours

Voting stations opened at 07:00 and close at 21:00. Voters who are in the queue by closing time will still be allowed to cast their ballots.

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