Northern Cape Voting Stations: 2026 Local Elections

Voters in the Northern Cape go to the polls on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and can only vote at the station where they are registered. The IEC list shows 735 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.
WhatsApp
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

Frances Baard district

John Taolo Gaetsewe district

Namakwa district

Pixley Ka Seme district

Z.F. Mgcawu district

Voting stations in the Northern Cape are listed by municipality: 26 local municipalities across five districts (there are no metros). Joe Morolong has the most stations (85 of 735). One municipality, Sol Plaatje (33 wards), has its station list split by ward so the page stays easy to use. The other 25 are listed on one page each.

Key facts: 26 local municipalities (no metros) | 5 districts | 735 voting stations | 233 wards in the IEC list

See also: candidates by municipality in Northern Cape.

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.

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.