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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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What this means

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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online voter registrationOngoing

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
How to apply
voter registration

Voter registration weekend (in-person) for the 2026 Local Government Elections

Eligible South Africans can register to vote or update their registration details during the IEC’s official voter registration weekend at voting stations open from 08:00 to 17:00 on both days.

Who it is for
new voters and existing voters who are eligible to register
How to act on it
Go to a voting station across the country during the stated opening hours to register or update your registration details.
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The Electoral Commission has set 20 June 2026 and Sunday 21 June 2026 as the official voter registration weekend.

Facts

Reference

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