Official source
Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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Register or update voter information via WhatsApp
The IEC provides voter registration via WhatsApp so citizens can register or update their voter information using their mobile phones, including secure identity verification and address/voting-station confirmation.
The document's recorded date is 2 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
GOVNEWS-83383 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Opening Date
5 August 2026
Closing Date
2 August 2026
To use the service, voters can WhatsApp “Hi” to 0600 88 0000.
Check voter registration status by SMS
You can check your voter registration status by SMSing the required keyword and your ID number to the IEC.
The document's recorded date is 2 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Voters can check their registration status by SMSing “myID” followed by their ID number to 32810.
Register or update voter information via the IEC Online Voter Registration portal
If you missed the final voter registration weekend, you can register or update your details through the IEC’s Online Voter Registration portal before the registration period closes.
The document's recorded date is 2 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Voters who were unable to visit a registration station during the weekend can register or update their details through the IEC’s Online Voter Registration portal before the registration period closes.
