Have your say: Are you planning to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections?

South Africans will head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, to elect ward councillors and political-party representatives for municipal councils. These councils make decisions about essential local services, including roads, water, electricity and waste removal. Are you planning to vote?

“Yes, I’m voting. Our council makes decisions about water, electricity, roads and waste removal. After the challenges Thabazimbi has faced, this election is an opportunity to choose a stable local government.”
Gift Motsomane, Regorogile, Thabazimbi

“Ek gaan definitief stem. Ek wil ’n beter toekoms vir ons dorp en ons land sien.”
Louise van As, Thabazimbi

PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Are you planning to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections?
No: 9% • Yes: 91%.