Voters in Knysna 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 30 voting stations in Knysna, 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 Knysna
| Ward | Voting station | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEDGEFIELD BOWLING CLUB | KRUGER SEDGEFIELD SEDGEFIELD |
| 1 | SEDGEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL | MILKHOOD STREET SEDGEFIELD KNYSNA |
| 2 | KARATARA COMMUNITY HALL | HOOFSTRAAT KARATARA KNYSNA |
| 2 | SEDGEFIELD TOWN HALL | FLAMINGO AVENUE SEDGEFIELD KNYSNA |
| 3 | CHRIS HANI COMMUNITY HALL | OLD UNION ROAD DAM-SE-BOS KNYSNA |
| 3 | HLALANI METHODIST CHURCH | HORNLEE ROAD HLALANI KNYSNA |
| 3 | UNCEDO TAXI ASSOCIATION OFFICE | NEKKIES ROAD DAM SE BOS KNYSNA |
| 4 | BUFFELSNEK SAAL | DAHLIA STREET BUFFELSNEK KNYSNA |
| 4 | CHRIS NISSEN PRIMARY SCHOOL | CONCORDIA ROAD WHITE LOCATION KNYSNA |
| 4 | CONCORDIA METHODIST CHURCH | FLENTER LOCATION FLENTERS KNYSNA |
| 4 | ST PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH | GREENFIELD KNYSNA KNYSNA |
| 5 | BELVIDERE ANGLICAN CHURCH | CNR CHURCH & QUEEN STREET BELVIDERE ESTATE KNYSNA |
| 5 | BRENTON COUNCIL OFFICES | 252 CR SWART DRIVE BRENTON ON SEA KNYSNA |
| 5 | BUFFELS BAY DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH | SAND STREET BUFFELS BAY KNYSNA |
| 5 | QHINTA DE MONTANHA | PORTION 8 FARM 185 LEEUWENBOSCH RHEENENDAL KNYSNA |
| 5 | RHEENENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE | HOOF STREET RHEENENDAL |
| 6 | HORNLEE COMMUNITY HALL | SUNRIDGE STREET HORNLEE KNYSNA |
| 6 | HORNLEE PRIMARY SCHOOL | WING STREET HORNLEE KNYSNA |
| 6 | VERMONT OLD AGE HOME | GLADSTONE ST HORNLEE KNYSNA |
| 7 | BONGANI PRE SCHOOL | CONCORDIA ROAD BONGANI KNYSNA |
| 7 | PERCY MADALA HIGH SCHOOL | KHAYALETHU KNYSNA |
| 8 | CONCORDIA HIGH SCHOOL | 5 CONCORDIA ROAD CONCORDIA KNYSNA |
| 8 | MASIFUNDE LIBRARY | JOODSE KAMP KNYSNA |
| 9 | BRACKENHILL COMMUNITY HALL | KARABIA BRACKENHILL KNYSNA |
| 9 | CEARN HALL | LINKS DRIVE LEISURE ISLE KNYSNA |
| 9 | LOERIE PARK CLUB HOUSE | GEORGE REX DRIVE FISHER HAVEN KNYSNA |
| 10 | KNYSNA KERK HALL | 30 FICHATS STREET KNYSNA KNYSNA |
| 10 | KNYSNA TOWN HALL | CLYDE STREET CENTRAL KNYSNA |
| 11 | BITOU ROUND TABLE CRECHE | CALENDER STREET HORNLEE KNYSNA |
| 11 | SUNRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL | 824 SCHOOL STREET HORNLEE KNYSNA |
Knysna is one of seven local municipalities in the Garden Route district of the Western Cape. The IEC list shows 30 voting stations across 11 wards, an average of 2.7 per ward. Ward 5 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 Knysna.
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.