IEC urges voters to register online as portal offers data-free access
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Collected on 23 July 2026
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IEC Online Voter Registration Portal (zero-rated data-free access) for registering or updating voter details
Eligible voters can register to vote or update their voter registration details online using the IEC Online Voter Registration Portal. The portal is zero-rated across major mobile networks, so users can access it without paying for mobile data, but they must switch mobile data on to connect.
- Who it is for
- eligible voters who need to register or update their voter registration details
- How to act on it
- Go to registertovote.elections.org.za and connect to the portal with mobile data enabled; then register to vote or update your registration details.
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Voters can access the Online Voter Registration Portal at registertovote.elections.org.za.
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GOVNEWS-83032 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Key Takeaways
- IEC urges eligible voters to register or update voter registration details online
- Online Voter Registration Portal is zero-rated across major mobile networks (data-free access)
- Users must switch mobile data on to connect to the portal (connectivity required)
- No airtime or existing data balance required, but mobile connectivity must be enabled
- Portal URL: registertovote.elections.org.za
- Deadline context: ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections
- Publication date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Message: “Your vote is your voice. Make your mark”
- Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
- SAnews
- Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Dates
Opening Date
23 July 2026