Special voting for the 2026 Local Government Elections got underway in Potchefstroom today (Monday, 2 November), with a relatively quiet start as a handful of voters made their way to voting stations to cast their ballots.

The first of two days allocated for special votes (November 203) gives voters who registered for these specific days an opportunity to vote from 08:00-17:00.

There was no significant rush at voting stations as voters came in and cast their vote with ease.

One such couple is Annette and Kassie Karstens, who will be assisting during the general election day on Wednesday, November 4. As such they voted earlier today.

Voting times for special votes are from 08:00-17:00

On Wednesday, 4 Novembers on voting day, it will be from 07:00-21:00