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Hlabisa calls for active citizen participation in Local Government Elections

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-82330 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Collected on 21 June 2026

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The document reports that COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa urged active public participation in the 2026 Local Government Elections and announced the IEC’s voter registration weekend (20–21 June 2026) with stations open 08:00–17:00. It emphasizes that residents should register or update their details, notes eligibility criteria (South African citizen, 16+, valid ID), and reminds voters to use official IEC platforms to avoid scams. The piece frames local elections as critical for service delivery and community development and calls on especially young and first-time voters to participate.

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Official opening date: 20 June 2026

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Online voter registration / update via IEC portal

Eligible citizens can register to vote or update their registration details online using the IEC’s official registration portal, available 24 hours a day.

Who it is for: eligible South Africans who want to register or update their details online
How to act on it: Use the IEC’s official registration portal at the provided website to register or update your registration details.

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Citizens can also register to vote or update their registration details online through the IEC’s official registration portal, available 24 hours a day at https://registertovote.elections.org.za

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GOVNEWS-82330 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

Minister: Velenkosini Hlabisa
Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)
Event: 2026 Local Government Elections
IEC registration weekend dates: 20 June 2026 and 21 June 2026
Registration hours: 08:00–17:00
Eligibility: South African citizen, aged 16 or older, valid ID (green bar-coded ID book, smart ID card, or temporary ID certificate)
Voting age: 18+
Registration portal: registertovote.elections.org.za
Warning: risk of online scams; use official IEC platforms

Dates

Opening Date

20 June 2026

Closing Date

20 June 2026