Voters in Makana go to the polls on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and can only vote at the voting station where they are registered. The IEC list shows 42 voting stations in Makana, across 13 wards. Find your area below, then check your station with the IEC.
Find your voting station
In local government elections you can only vote at the voting station where you are registered. There are four ways to check yours:
- Online
- Use the IEC voting station finder at maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder.
- Send "Hi" to 0600 88 0000 and follow the prompts.
- SMS
- SMS your ID number to 32810 (R1 per SMS).
- Phone
- Call the IEC on 0800 11 8000.
Some voting districts and stations have changed since 2021, so check even if you voted at the same place before. You do not need to register again.
Voting stations in Makana
| Ward | Voting station | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALFRED DIKE KOTA HALL | BEHRENS STREET RIEBEECK EAST RIEBEECK EAST |
| 1 | ALICEDALE TOWN HALL | MAIN STREET GRAHAMSTOWN ALICEDALE |
| 1 | CARLISLE BRIDGE FARM SCHOOL | CARLISLE BRIDGE |
| 1 | DOUGLAS HEIGHTS TENT | DOUGLAS HEIGHTS FARM DOUGLAS HEIGHTS FARM AREA DOUGLAS HEIGHTS FARM |
| 1 | GEORGE JACQUES PRIMARY SCHOOL | 15 CORONATION STREE ALICEDALE ALICEDALE |
| 1 | HENDRICK KANISE COMBINED SCHOOL | MATTHEW STREET KWANONZWAKAZI ALICEDALE |
| 1 | SIDBURY SPORTS CLUB | SIDBURY GRAHAMSTOWN GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 2 | NOLUTHANDO HALL | NOMPONDO STREET MAKANSKOP GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 2 | UMZI WASETIYOPIYA CATHOLIC CHURCH | ERF 8649 HOBE STREET EXTENSION 9 JOZA LOCATION GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 3 | MARY WATERS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | 01 ANDREW HIMRO ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN NORTH GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 3 | RECREATION HALL | ALBANY ROAD GRAHAMSTOWN NORTH GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 4 | GRAEME COLLEGE | 00 TEMPLETON DRIVE SOMERSET HEIGHTS GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 4 | ST AIDANS COMPLEX | 00 CNR MILNER/CONSTITUTION STREET OATLANDS GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 5 | ASSUMPTION CLINIC | NCAME STREET JOZA LOCATION GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 5 | HOOGGENOEG HALL | 11TH AVENUE GRAHAMSTOWN HOOGGENNOEG |
| 5 | KOONAP COMMUNITY HALL | EC104 – MAKANA [GRAHAMSTOWN] |
| 6 | IKUTLISO DANIELS HIGH SCHOOL | NCAME STREET EXTENSION 4 GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 6 | NEW COMMUNITY HALL | MAKANA |
| 6 | NOMBULELO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | 00 SANI STREET MAKANSKOP GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 7 | APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION CHURCH | 5 Z STREET GRAHAMSTOWN GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 7 | NTLEBI LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL | 00 DANIELS STREET MAKANASKOP GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 7 | TANTYI HALL | Z STREET MAKANASKOP GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 8 | VICTORIA PRIMARY SCHOOL | 67-72 BEAUFORT STREET MAKHANDA GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 8 | WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH | MARKET STREET GRAHAMSTOWN MAKHANDA |
| 9 | D.D.SIWISA PRIMARY SCHOOL | 66666 EXTENTION 6 GRAHAMSTOWN GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 9 | FIKIZOLO LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL | 00 UPPER RAEMAN RD FINGO GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 9 | INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE | N/A MANDELA STREET EXTENSION 6 GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 10 | BB ZONDANI HALL | VICTORIA ROAD FINGO GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 10 | HLALANI HALL | N/A HLALANI LOCATION HLALANI LOCATION |
| 11 | NTSIKA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | 7 XHALANGA STREET EXTENSION 07 GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 11 | ORTHODOX ETHIOPIAN CHURCH | 26 SANI ROAD EXTENSION 6 GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 12 | SEVEN FOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HALL | SEVEN FOUNTAINS MAKHANDA |
| 12 | STEVE BIKO HALL | PRINCE ALFRED STREET GRAHAMSTOWN GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | COLLINGHAM (PINEWOOD SCHOOL) | EC104 – MAKANA [GRAHAMSTOWN] |
| 13 | FARMER FIELD CHURCH | FARMER FIELD GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | FRASERS CAMP SHOP | FRASERS CAMP GRAHAMSTOWN GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | MANLEY FLATS SPORTS CLUB | MANLEY FLATS GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | NATHANIEL NYALUZA HIGH SCHOOL | 00 A STREET OLD LOCATION GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | SALEM LAND CLUB | SALEM FARM SALEM GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | TENT AT GARDENER'S GATE FARM | GARDENE`S GATE FARM GARDENERS GATE GRAHAMSTOWN |
| 13 | TENT OPPOSITE COMMITTEES DRIFT POLICE STATION | OPPOSIITE THE POLICE STATION COMMITTEES DRIFT MAKANA |
| 13 | VUKANI CRECHE | 9700 NKEBEZA STREET VUKANI LOCATION MAKHANDA |
Makana is one of seven local municipalities in the Sarah Baartman district of the Eastern Cape. The IEC list shows 42 voting stations across 13 wards, an average of 3.2 per ward. Ward 13 has the most (9). Its stations are listed on this one page. In local government elections you can only vote at the voting station where you are registered, so check yours with the IEC finder before election day.
See also: candidates in Makana.
What to bring
Take one of these with you:
- a valid green barcoded ID book
- a Smart ID card
- a temporary identity certificate
If your ID is lost or damaged, replace it as soon as possible. CONFIRM with the IEC which other documents are accepted, then edit or delete this line.
Special votes
Applications close on Monday 12 October 2026 at 5pm.
If you cannot vote at your voting station on election day, you can apply for a special vote. Approved applicants vote at their own voting station on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November 2026, from 8am to 5pm CONFIRM hours. Voters who cannot leave home because of illness, disability or physical limitation can apply for a home visit.
You can apply:
- on the IEC website, elections.org.za
- by SMS of your ID number to 32249 (R1 per SMS; this works for special votes at a voting station only)
- at your local IEC office
You must apply before you can vote early, and only the IEC can approve an application.
Applications for special votes have closed.
Approved applicants vote at their own voting station on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November 2026. Everyone else votes on election day, Wednesday 4 November 2026, at the voting station where they are registered.
Voting day questions
When are the 2026 local government elections?
Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Where do I vote?
At the voting station where you are registered. Find yours with the IEC voting station finder at maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder, on WhatsApp, by SMS or by phone.
Can I vote at any voting station?
No. In local government elections you can only vote at the station linked to your registration. There is no provision to vote elsewhere.
Can I still register or change my details?
No. The voters' roll is closed for the 2026 local government elections.
My voting station has changed. What do I do?
Some voting districts and stations were revised. Check the IEC voting station finder for your current station. You do not need to register again.
Can I still apply for a special vote?
Applications close on Monday 12 October 2026 at 5pm. After that, you can only vote on election day at your own voting station.
When are the special voting days?
Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November 2026, at your own voting station, for approved applicants.
What ID do I need to vote?
A valid green barcoded ID book, a Smart ID card, or a temporary identity certificate.
Are there mobile voting stations?
Yes, 32 across the country. Their routes are published in the IEC list of voting stations.
Voting station information is based on the list published by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on 14 August 2026, and was last checked on AS AT DATE. Stations can change, so always confirm yours with the IEC before election day. Mzansi Mirror is not part of the IEC. Spotted a mistake? Email YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.