The Department of Home Affairs will also extend operating hours at selected offices to help citizens apply for identity documents ahead of registration weekend.

As the Democratic Alliance launches its campaign for the 2026 local government elections, Gauteng voters are urged to register and make their voices heard.

As South Africa gears up for local government elections, young people are leading a remarkable surge in voter registration, driven by innovative campaigns from the IEC.

The Department of Home Affairs will also extend operating hours at selected offices to help citizens apply for identity documents ahead of registration weekend.

The IEC launched “Beats for My Peeps” election edutainment programme which will air on SABC1 on 3 June at 18:00 to encourage youth voter participation