Voters in KwaZulu-Natal go to the polls on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and can only vote at the station where they are registered. The IEC list shows 5,028 voting stations in the province. Choose your municipality below to see its stations, then check yours 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.
Choose your municipality
Metropolitan municipalities
- eThekwini: 839 voting stations, listed ward by ward
Amajuba district
- Dannhauser: 63 voting stations
- eMadlangeni: 32 voting stations
- Newcastle: 127 voting stations, listed ward by ward
Harry Gwala district
- Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma: 88 voting stations
- Greater Kokstad: 43 voting stations
- Johannes Phumani Pungula: 83 voting stations
- uMzimkhulu: 162 voting stations
King Cetshwayo district
- Mthonjaneni: 83 voting stations
- Nkandla: 96 voting stations
- uMfolozi: 77 voting stations
- uMhlathuze: 145 voting stations, listed ward by ward
- uMlalazi: 155 voting stations
Ugu district
- Ray Nkonyeni: 172 voting stations, listed ward by ward
- uMdoni: 93 voting stations
- uMuziwabantu: 59 voting stations
- uMzumbe: 111 voting stations
Zululand district
- AbaQulusi: 119 voting stations
- eDumbe: 68 voting stations
- Nongoma: 125 voting stations
- Ulundi: 151 voting stations
- uPhongolo: 82 voting stations
iLembe district
- KwaDukuza: 96 voting stations, listed ward by ward
- Mandeni: 69 voting stations
- Maphumulo: 103 voting stations
- Ndwedwe: 110 voting stations
uMgungundlovu district
- iMpendle: 32 voting stations
- Mkhambathini: 49 voting stations
- Mpofana: 29 voting stations
- Msunduzi: 240 voting stations, listed ward by ward
- Richmond: 45 voting stations
- uMngeni: 46 voting stations
- uMshwathi: 66 voting stations
uMkhanyakude district
- Big Five Hlabisa: 81 voting stations
- Inkosi uMtubatuba: 93 voting stations
- Jozini: 122 voting stations
- uMhlabuyalingana: 96 voting stations
uMzinyathi district
- eNdumeni: 27 voting stations
- Nqutu: 123 voting stations
- uMsinga: 146 voting stations
- uMvoti: 94 voting stations
uThukela district
- Alfred Duma: 170 voting stations, listed ward by ward
- iNkosi Langalibalele: 126 voting stations
- Okhahlamba: 92 voting stations
Voting stations in KwaZulu-Natal are listed by municipality: the eThekwini metro and 43 local municipalities in ten districts. eThekwini has the most stations (839 of 5,028). Seven municipalities with 30 or more wards have their station lists split by ward so each page stays easy to use: eThekwini (112 wards), Msunduzi (41 wards), Alfred Duma (37 wards), Newcastle (36 wards) and 3 more. The other 37 are listed on one page each.
Key facts: 44 municipalities (1 metro, 43 local) | 10 districts | 5,028 voting stations | 921 wards in the IEC list
See also: candidates by municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
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.