On Wednesday, 27 October 2021 South Africa will hold local government elections in towns and cities across the country. In the build-up to voting day, you may also be able to participate in a local by-election in your area.
Make sure you have everything you need to vote in these important elections!
Find the answers to frequently asked questions, below.
If you need more help, please feel free to email (info@da.org.za) and we’d be happy to answer your questions.
IMPORTANT
Until completing the IEC Online Voter Registration, later in this process, and until you receive written confirmation of your registration being successful, from the IEC (SMS or Email) you will NOT yet be correctly Registered to vote.
The IEC SMS will include words stating “The holder of ID number XXXXXXXXXXXXX is registered on DD/MM/YYYY in VD XXXXXXXX at Voting Station: ABCDEFG.” Starting this process, but not completing it, and not receiving the IEC written confirmation, will NOT lead to Voter Registration.