Home Affairs has extended operating hours nationwide for the final voter registration weekend as more than 360,000 uncollected identity documents remain at its offices across South Africa.
More than 360,000 identity documents remain uncollected at Home Affairs offices across South Africa, prompting the department to extend operating hours nationwide ahead of the final voter registration weekend.
The Department of Home Affairs announced that all offices will open from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, and August 2, 2026, to help eligible citizens obtain the identification documents required to register to vote.
The extension comes as South Africa prepares for the final voter registration drive before the 2026 local government elections, with officials concerned that thousands of citizens could miss the opportunity to register because they have not collected their IDs.
Home Affairs said more than 360,000 identity documents are currently awaiting collection at offices around the country and urged affected citizens to collect them as soon as possible.
