The day many residents have been waiting for has arrived, with eligible voters heading to polling stations across Sandton to cast their ballots in the local government elections.

Read more: Who are the Ward 103 councillor candidates for 2026?

For community members hoping to see change, the election offers an opportunity to make their voices heard and influence their community’s future.

21:23 That’s a wrap

Voting across Sandton’s wards has concluded, with wards 102, 91, 81 representatives reporting a generally smooth process as residents headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the Local Government Elections.

Ward 102 councillor Bea Campbell-Cloete confirmed that everything went well in her ward, despite some voting stations experiencing long queues earlier in the day.

At Bryanston Primary School, Campbell-Cloete previously reported that the IEC had stepped in to assist with queue management, helping to reduce waiting times and improve the flow of voters.

Ward 91 candidate Heather Trumble also reported that the voting process went well in her ward, with residents given the opportunity to exercise their democratic right.

Similarly, Ward 81 candidate Theophilus Lengwati reported positively on the day’s proceedings.

Across the wards, voting stations experienced varying levels of activity, with some recording long queues earlier in the day while others saw waiting times ease as voting progressed.

The conclusion of voting marks the end of an important day in which residents had an opportunity to choose their local representatives and have a say in the future of their communities.

17:20

Update Ward 91

A little rain has done little to dampen election-day enthusiasm at St David’s Marist Inanda voting station, where DA Ward 91 councillor candidate Heather Trumble says voting has been running smoothly and encourages residents not to miss their chance to shape the next five years.

Speaking to the Sandton Chronicle, Trumble reported a positive voting experience, with residents continuing to make their way to the polls despite the rain drops.

She said the turnout had been encouraging, not only at St David’s but also at the ward’s other voting stations, with hopes that more residents would come out as the day progressed. “It’s been going very well at the voting station. We’ve had a little bit of rain and people are still coming through,” she said.

Rather than allowing the weather to discourage them, Trumble urged residents to remember the lasting impact of their decision at the ballot box. “The rain is only for half an hour, 30 minutes, but a vote is for the next five years, so please come out and vote,” she said.

She said there were no queues at St David’s at the time of her visit, encouraging those who had not yet voted to take advantage of the smooth voting process.

Trumble also reported a good turnout at the other voting stations in the ward, including Sandton View, Sandton Fire Station and Sandown High School. “There are no queues, please come out and vote,” she urged.

15:53

Voting is continuing smoothly across the area, with some polling stations experiencing shorter queues.

Voters registered at Wendywood High School and Ernest Ullmann Park voting stations can expect a quicker process, as there are currently no queues at either station.

Those who have not yet cast their ballots and are registered at these stations can still make their way there, with the current situation allowing for a quick in-and-out voting experience.

15:00 (Ward 103)

Voting has been running smoothly across Ward 103, with no queues reported at several voting stations as the 2026 Local Government Elections continue on November 4.

DA councillor candidate for Ward 103 Lynda Shackelford, speaking from St John’s Church voting station in the Benmore area, described the voting experience as positive, praising the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for efficiently processing voters.

Shackelford said the ward’s five voting stations: Bryneven Primary School, Field and Study Recreation Centre, Lycée Jules Verne – The French School, St John’s Church and Sandton Art Gallery had been operating efficiently, with voters moving through without significant delays.

Although there had been a few hiccups, Shackelford said the process had gone well. However, she expressed concern that voter turnout had not yet reached the halfway mark, warning that low participation could become a significant challenge. “My biggest worry is that we haven’t hit the halfway mark for our turnout. This is very, very concerning after our last election where we didn’t get that turnout,” she said.

With no queues at the voting stations at the time of her update, Shackelford encouraged residents not to postpone voting until later in the day. “I’m asking all the residents of my ward, of Sandton, to please get out and vote. There are no queues. Get there now,” she urged. “Don’t wait for tonight for the last minute. Get here now.”

12:41

Voting is continuing smoothly across wards 102, 81 and 91, according to the respective ward councillors.

While some voting stations are still experiencing long queues, others have seen a reduction in the number of residents waiting to cast their ballots.

The councillors said the voting process is continuing without any disruptions.

11:03

Voters are queuing at Bryanston Primary School to cast their ballots in the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the process currently moving smoothly.

According to Ward 102 councillor Bea Campbell-Cloete, long queues were experienced earlier in the morning, prompting the IEC to step in and assist with queue management.
She said the situation had since improved, although some voters were still waiting to cast their ballots.

“Everybody’s friendly. Everybody’s smiling. Everybody is being assisted, and it’s going. Once you are at the front of the queue, it’s literally about two minutes,” said Campbell-Cloete.

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10:54

Voting is progressing smoothly at Sandown High School, where residents have turned out to exercise their democratic right in the local government elections.

Voters were seen queuing outside the school hall as they waited for their turn to cast their ballots, with the process continuing without any reported disruptions.

10:48 Herman Mashaba to cast his vote in Sandton as ActionSA targets Joburg victory

ActionSA‘s president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has expressed confidence in his party’s chances of winning the City of Johannesburg as residents head to the polls. Read the full story here: Herman Mashaba casts his vote in Sandton as ActionSA targets Joburg victory

09:58 Voting is progressing smoothly at the Sandton Fire Station

Residents are making their way to the polling station at Sandton Fire Station to exercise their democratic right in the local government elections.
The atmosphere at the voting station has been calm, with the voting process continuing without any reported disruptions at the time of reporting.

10:45 EFF mayoral candidate votes in Parkmore

Casting her vote at George Lea Park in Parkmore on November 4, EFF mayoral candidate Tlaleng Mofokeng said she hoped Johannesburg residents would use their voices to choose a future built around dignity, meaningful service delivery and opportunities for communities that have long felt left behind.

Read the full story here: EFF mayoral candidate puts dignity and hope at centre of Johannesburg vision after voting in Parkmore

09:40 Ward 90 DA candidate calls on residents to vote for change

Voters in Johannesburg hold the future of the city firmly in their hands as residents cast their ballots at George Lea Park voting station on November 4, with Ward 90 DA councillor candidate Renate van Onselen urging those still at home to make their voices heard.

With between 300 and 400 voters already having passed through the station, Van Onselen described the atmosphere as busy and expressed hope that voter turnout would continue to increase as the day progressed.

The candidate was visiting all four voting stations in Ward 90 to get a sense of voter participation and encourage residents to exercise their democratic right. Having spent the past year engaging with residents since entering the political arena through a by-election, Van Onselen said she hoped the efforts to encourage voter participation would translate into strong turnout on election day.

“We really, really hope that every voter that we have been working so hard to reach for the past year, since I came in in the by-election, will actually turn out today and come and vote,” she said.

For Van Onselen, the election represents an opportunity for residents to influence the direction of the city, particularly against the backdrop of persistent service delivery concerns.

She pointed to water and electricity interruptions and potholes as some of the issues residents want addressed, arguing that meaningful change starts with participation at the ballot box. “We need change, but if you don’t come and vote for change, you’re going to get more of the same,” she said.

Her message was directed particularly at residents who were still undecided about whether to make the trip to their voting stations. Van Onselen stressed that staying away from the polls would mean giving up an important opportunity to influence the city’s leadership and future.

“We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome. The only way we get a different outcome is if you use the only power that you’ve got, and that is your vote,” she said. “You need to come and you need to vote and then hopefully we will get the change that we need to make Johannesburg the city that it was once, yet again.”

As voting continues at George Lea Park, her message was clear: residents who want to see a different future for their communities need to take an active role in deciding what that future looks like.

09:01 Action SA’s president and Joburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba arrives at the Sandton Fire Station

More updates to follow

08:35 President Cyril Ramaphosa to arrive at Hyde Park High School

It’s all systems go at Hyde Park High School, where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to cast his ballot.
SAPS and JMPD officers are also present to ensure a seamless, safe voting process. Locals have turned up in numbers, eager to make their mark and make a change.

Voter Daniel Burini, who accompanied his grandmother in a wheelchair, said the voting process was seamless and that he was happy with how quickly it went.

More updates to follow as voting progresses.

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