Here’s where DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will cast his vote

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will cast his ballot in the 2026 Local Government Elections at Edgemead Primary School in Cape Town on Wednesday, 4 November.

Hill-Lewis is scheduled to vote at 09:00 at the polling station in Denison Way.

The election gives registered voters an opportunity to choose the councillors and political parties that will represent them in their municipalities and make decisions about local service delivery.

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What voters need to know

South Africans voting in the local government elections must be registered on the voters’ roll and cast their ballots at the voting station where they are registered.

Voters must take an acceptable form of identification. These include a green bar-coded South African ID book, a smart ID card or a valid temporary identity certificate.

Those unsure of their registration details can check through the Electoral Commission’s website or by sending their ID number by SMS to 32810.

Voters can also use the IEC’s WhatsApp service by sending “Hi” to 060 088 0000.

How many ballot papers will voters receive?

The number of ballot papers depends on the type of municipality in which a voter is registered.

In metropolitan municipalities, including the City of Cape Town, voters receive two ballot papers:

• One ballot to choose a political party to represent them on the metropolitan council
• One ballot to choose a ward councillor, who may represent a political party or stand as an independent candidate

Voters in local municipalities outside the metros receive three ballot papers. These cover representation on the local council, the ward councillor and the district council.

Why local government elections matter

Municipal councils are responsible for decisions that directly affect residents’ daily lives, including water, electricity, sanitation, refuse removal and local transport.

Ward councillors represent the interests of residents in their wards, while political parties and councillors elected to municipal councils help determine how municipalities are governed and how local services are delivered.

Will you be voting in Wednesday’s Local Government Elections?