Short queues reported across Roodepoort voting stations
Voters in parts of Roodepoort are moving swiftly through polling stations, with election officials seeing minimal delays under the midday sun.
Queues have become shorter at some of the voting stations in the area as residents continue to cast their ballots in the 2026 Local Government Elections today.
Station updates
At Strubens Valley Library, where residents were queuing earlier this morning, the lines have since become shorter.
The same has been observed at the Little Falls Resort/ Nature Reserve voting station, where queues are also currently short.
At Constantia Kloof Primary School, there are currently no queues, with voters able to make their way into the voting station without having to wait in line.
Beating the heat
With the sun getting hotter, residents heading out to vote are advised to take precautions against the heat. Voters are encouraged to bring water and umbrellas and wear hats to protect themselves from the sun while waiting to cast their ballots.
The Roodepoort Northsider will continue monitoring voting activity at stations across the area.
