Voters’ Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4

Polity Audio Articles · Aug 7, 2026 · 2m

Voters' Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4 South Africa is officially heading to the polls on November 4 for the highly anticipated 2026 municipal elections. The announcement follows the official gazetting of the date by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa, signalling the formal closure of the voters' roll and the start of the election period. The proclamation fulfils Hlabisa's responsibility under Section 159 of the Constitution, read alongside the Municipal Structures Act. This legislation mandates that local government elections…