A ward number from the previous election is always still correct.
Ward boundaries can change. Use the Municipal Demarcation Board’s 2026 ward tools to check your current ward.
Official/source reference ↗Misinformation defence
Myth / Fact centre
A claim should not be trusted just because it is widely forwarded. Check the explanation and open the cited source.
I can still register for the 2026 Local Government Elections after 7 August 2026.
The formal proclamation on 7 August 2026 closed the voters’ roll for this election. Use the IEC to verify your existing registration status.
Official/source reference ↗A special vote is simply an early vote available to anyone without applying.
Special voting is governed by eligibility rules, an application process and dates in the election timetable.
Official/source reference ↗A ward number from the previous election is always still correct.
Ward boundaries can change. The MDB finalised the ward structure for the 2026 election and provides current ward-map tools.
Official/source reference ↗The 2026 Local Government Elections are scheduled for 4 November 2026.
The election date was proclaimed for Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Official/source reference ↗I can still register for the 2026 Local Government Elections after 7 August 2026.
The formal proclamation on 7 August 2026 closed the voters’ roll for this election. Use the IEC to verify your existing registration status.
Official/source reference ↗AI claim explainer
Not sure about a forwarded claim?
Paste it into the AI educator on the home page. VoteWise will explain what needs verification rather than declaring unsupported claims true.
Ask VoteWise AI