Voters in Greater Kokstad 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 43 voting stations in Greater Kokstad, across 11 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 Greater Kokstad
| Ward | Voting station | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOESRSHOE TENT | 8191 ECELL C HORSESHOE KOKSTAD |
| 1 | JJ MHLONGO HALL | 7523 HORSESHOE KOKSTAD |
| 1 | ZAMKELEZONKE EARLY CHILD CARE CENTRE | 7191 HORSESHOE KOKSTAD |
| 2 | BEERSHEBA PRIMARY SCHOOL | R626 BEERSHEBA FARM SWARTBERG |
| 2 | CURRAGH PRIMARY SCHOOL | D670 CURRAGH FARM GILSONFARM UNDERBERG |
| 2 | FRANKLIN SECONDARY SCHOOL | HENOP STREET FRANKLIN VILLAGE, 4710 (KZN433 – GREATER KOKSTAD [KOKSTAD]) |
| 2 | KRAANSDRAAI PRIMARY SCHOOL | 2 KRAANSDRAAI FARM KOKSTAD GREATER KOKSTAD |
| 2 | MAKHOBA TRUST TRAINING CENTRE | KWAMAKHOBA OMDLA KWAMAKHOBA OMDALA SWARTBERG |
| 2 | NTSIMBINI PRIMARY SCHOOL | TELGTE MISSION SWARTBERG SWARTBERG |
| 2 | SHALOM PRIMARY SCHOOL | R617 ERIN FARM SWARTBERG |
| 2 | ST BERNARDS PEAK LODGE | D609 MIDDLE VALLEY FARM SWARTBERG KOKSTAD |
| 2 | WANSBECK ANGLICAN CHURCH | D622 WANSBECK WANSBECK FARM KOKSTAD |
| 3 | ESAYIDI FET COLLEGE | 927 SCOTTS STREET KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 3 | KOKSTAD COLLEGE | 53 THE AVENUE KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 3 | TOWN HALL | 78 HOPE STREET KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 4 | NOMZAMO PRIMARY SCHOOL | 1030 THABO MBHEKI ROAD SHAYAMOYA KOKSTAD |
| 4 | WARD 4 COMMUNITY HALL | 3732 ELITYENI SHAYAMOYA KOKSTAD |
| 5 | BHONGWENI YOUTH CENTRE HALL | 1745 CNR NKQUBELA AND MAKAE ROAD BHONGWENI KOKSTAD |
| 5 | MOROGORO COMMUNITY HALL | 8613 MPHELA ROAD BHONGWENI LOCATION KOKSTAD |
| 5 | POWER OF LOVE CHURCH | 24 MAIN KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 6 | GLENTHORNE/UMZINLTANGA TRAINING CENTRE | GLENTHORNE FARM KOKSTAD |
| 6 | INGELI PRIMARY SCHOOL | ALOEKOP FARM ALOEKOP KOKSTAD |
| 6 | NEW MARKET SCHOOL | NEW MARKET FARM NEW MARKET KOKSTAD |
| 6 | SAILOR'S GIFT PRIMARY SCHOOL | SAILOR'S GIFT FARM AREA KOKSTAD |
| 6 | ST MICHAELS PRIMARY SCHOOL | THORNHAM FARM KARG'S POST KOKSTAD |
| 6 | THIBANE COMBINED SCHOOL | D604 PAKKIES FARM KOKSTAD |
| 7 | CHARLTON SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL | 29 BORNAPARTE ROAD KROMDRAAI FARM KOKSTAD |
| 7 | EXTENSION 7 HALL | 44 MT CURRIE DRIVE EXTENSION 7 KOKSTAD |
| 7 | POLAR PARK TENT | 00 POLAR PARK KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 7 | ROODEBERG FARMING | ROODEBERG FARM FRANKLIN FRANKLIN |
| 7 | RUSTFONTEIN PRIMARY SCHOOL | RUSTFONTEIN FARM KOKSTAD |
| 7 | TIGER VLEI H P SCHOOL | TIGER VLEI KOKSTAD |
| 8 | CARL MALCOMES HIGH SCHOOL | 225 SIWELA LANE BHONGWENI LOCATION KOKSTAD |
| 8 | NONKQUBELA PRIMARY SCHOOL | 8268 NKQUBELA ROAD BHONGWENI KOKSTAD |
| 9 | KOKSTAD PRIMARY SCHOOL | 02 MILLSTREAM ROAD RIVERVIEW KOKSTAD |
| 9 | KOKSTAD PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL | 291 GCADINJA ROAD BHONGWENI KOKSTAD |
| 9 | XOLO-XOLO SP SCHOOL | 1547 NKULULEKO STREET BHONGWENI KOKSTAD |
| 10 | ASSEMBLES OF GOD CHURCH | 120 MURRAY STREET KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 10 | MARIKANA AREA TENT | MARIKANA AREA SHAYAMOYA KOKSTAD |
| 10 | RUNNERVELD COMMUNITY HALL | SHAYAMOYA RUNNERVELD KOKSTAD |
| 11 | MOUNT CURRIE HIGH SCHOOL | MURRAY STREET KOKSTAD KOKSTAD |
| 11 | SEVEN FOUNTAINS SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL | 75 THABO MBEKI SHAYAMOYA KOKSTAD |
| 11 | SHAYAMOYA HIGH SCHOOL | 5033 CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI ROAD, SHAYAMOYA KOKSTAD |
Greater Kokstad is one of four local municipalities in the Harry Gwala district of KwaZulu-Natal. The IEC list shows 43 voting stations across 11 wards, an average of 3.9 per ward. Ward 2 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 Greater Kokstad.
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.