IEC says South Africa’s voters’ roll has reached 28.5 million after nearly 2.9 million registration activities during the voter registration weekend ahead of the 2026 local government election.

At many stations, political party agents had already set up shop outside the gates by early morning, handing out pamphlets and flirting with voters as they arrived.

With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, over 300,000 South Africans have already registered to vote by midday, showcasing a strong commitment to democratic…