Register to vote: Don’t wait till it’s too late

The local governement election is on November 4.

August 5, 2026

Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute

With the final registration weekend held on August 1-2, eligable voters now only have two days left to register or update their voter details on the Independant Electoral Commission’s online platforms.

You can do it quickly and easily online or via WhatsApp.

WhatsApp: Send “Hi” to 0600 88 0000

Online Portal: Completely data-free to use across all local mobile networks! Visit https://registertovote.elections.org.za

Online registration remains open until Friday, August 7, when the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) officially proclaims the Local Government Election date. Once proclaimed, the voters’ roll closes and no further changes or registrations can be made.

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August 5, 2026

Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.