South Africans vote in local government elections
Voters cast ballots across Johannesburg on November 4, 2026, braving rain and queues.
South Africans participated in local government elections on November 4, 2026, with voting taking place across the country. In Johannesburg, residents in areas like Alexandra, Ivory Park, and Emmarentia cast their ballots.
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials managed polling stations, with some staff seen setting up signs and delivering materials escorted by police in Alexandra. Voters marked their fingers with indelible ink before casting their votes at stations including Emmarentia Primary School.
Voting continued after sunset in Alexandra, with determined voters turning out to cast their ballots. The Mail & Guardian is providing live updates on the election results and counts.
Why it mattersSouth African citizens exercised their democratic right to vote in local government elections on November 4, 2026.