SEDIBENG. – Police members from stations across Sedibeng District paraded on Monday, ahead of deployments for the first day of special voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE).

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela, said that the deployment, scheduled from 06:00 to 18:00, focused on providing security at voting stations and supporting the safe conduct of IEC special voting activities across the district.

District Operational Commander Colonel Dube emphasised that members must perform their duties in accordance with Section 205(3) of the Constitution.

“This mandate includes crime prevention and investigation, public order policing, safeguarding people and property, and enforcing the law. Members were reminded to remain professional, impartial and vigilant while protecting the rights of all voters,” Maxambela said.