Voters in Bergrivier 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 22 voting stations in Bergrivier, across 7 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 Bergrivier
| Ward | Voting station | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24-RIVIERE GEMEENSKAPSENTRUM | HALFMANSHOF PORTERVILLE PORTERVILLE |
| 1 | BERGHOF PRIMÊRE SKOOL | BERGHOF PORTERVILLE PORTERVILLE |
| 1 | MIDDELDEURSVLEI PRIMÊRE SKOOL | MIDDELDEURSVLEI PIKETBERG PIKETBERG |
| 1 | PORTERVILLE BIBLIOTEEKSAAL | MARKSTRAAT PORTERVILLE PORTERVILLE |
| 1 | VOORBERG MESS HALL | R44 VOORBERG PORTERVILLE PORTERVILLE |
| 2 | JAKHALSKLOOF PLAAS | JAKHALSKLOOF PORTERVILLE PORTERVILLE |
| 2 | NJ OTTO COMMUNITY HALL | JAKARANDASTRAAT MONTE BERTHA PORTERVILLE |
| 2 | PORTERVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL | 1 LOERIE STREET MONTE BERTA PORTERVILLE |
| 3 | GOEDVERWACHT SPORTSGRONDE | KERKSTRAAT GOEDVERWACHT PIKETBERG |
| 3 | PIKETBERG LIBRARY HALL | 13 KERKSTRAAT PIKETBERG PIKETBERG |
| 3 | WITTEWATER KERKSAAL | 3 KERKSTRAAT WITTEWATER PIKETBERG |
| 4 | ALLAN BOESAK COMMUNITY HALL | LOOP STREET PIKETBERG PIKETBERG |
| 4 | STEYNVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 25 AANDBLOM PIKETBERG PIKETBERG |
| 5 | EENDEKUIL COMMUNITY HALL | KLOOF STREET EENDEKUIL |
| 5 | KAROOKOP PRIMARY SCHOOL | KAROOKOP HET KRUIS |
| 5 | MORAVIAN CHURCH STAWELKLIP | NEW CALEDONIA ROAD PIKET-BO-BERG PIKETBERG |
| 5 | REDELINGHUYS COMMUNITY HALL | CPR MATHYSLAAN REDELINGHUYS |
| 6 | AURORA GEMEENSKAPSAAL | HOOGSTRAAT AURORA AURORA |
| 6 | DWARSKERSBOS CARAVAN PARK | MAIN STREET DWARSKERSBOS VELDDRIF |
| 6 | NOORDHOEK COMMUNITY HALL | LOFDAL ROAD NOORDHOEK BERGRIVIER |
| 7 | VELDDRIF HIGH SCHOOL | 5 LELIE STREET VELDDRIF VELDDRIF |
| 7 | VELDDRIF MUNICIPAL OFFICE TOWN HALL | VOORTREKKER RD VELDDRIF VELDDRIF |
Bergrivier is one of five local municipalities in the West Coast district of the Western Cape. The IEC list shows 22 voting stations across 7 wards, an average of 3.1 per ward. Ward 1 has the most (5). 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 Bergrivier.
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.