Voters in the Western 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 1,623 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
- City of Cape Town: 829 voting stations, listed ward by ward
Cape Winelands district
- Breede Valley: 58 voting stations
- Drakenstein: 75 voting stations, listed ward by ward
- Langeberg: 36 voting stations
- Stellenbosch: 50 voting stations
- Witzenberg: 41 voting stations
Central Karoo district
- Beaufort West: 24 voting stations
- Laingsburg: 10 voting stations
- Prince Albert: 9 voting stations
Garden Route district
- Bitou: 20 voting stations
- George: 63 voting stations
- Hessequa: 27 voting stations
- Kannaland: 14 voting stations
- Knysna: 30 voting stations
- Mossel Bay: 37 voting stations
- Oudtshoorn: 39 voting stations
Overberg district
- Cape Agulhas: 18 voting stations
- Overstrand: 37 voting stations
- Swellendam: 16 voting stations
- Theewaterskloof: 49 voting stations
West Coast district
- Bergrivier: 22 voting stations
- Cederberg: 24 voting stations
- Matzikama: 30 voting stations
- Saldanha Bay: 26 voting stations
- Swartland: 39 voting stations
Voting stations in the Western Cape are listed by municipality: the City of Cape Town metro and 24 local municipalities in five districts. The City of Cape Town holds just over half of the province's stations (829 of 1,623). Two municipalities, the City of Cape Town (118 wards) and Drakenstein (33), have their station lists split by ward so each page stays easy to use; the other 23 are listed on one page each. The IEC said some voting districts and stations in the province may have changed, so check yours.
Key facts: 25 municipalities (1 metro, 24 local) | 5 districts | 1,623 voting stations | 416 wards in the IEC list
See also: candidates by municipality in Western 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.
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.