Final chance for voters as registration weekend approaches

3 months By Chumasande Matiwane

The final voter registration weekend for the upcoming local elections is set to give eligible citizens one last opportunity to register, update their details, or confirm their voting information before the deadline.

Election officials are encouraging all eligible voters who have not yet registered to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure they are ready to participate in the democratic process. Voters are also reminded to verify that their information, including their voting address, is correct.

Also see: Why voting matters: The power of your voice

South Africans urged to go register

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has continued to urge South Africans to register to vote during the final national voter registration weekend on 1-2 August, 2026.

Speaking during a media briefing, Minister Hlabisa said: “I would like to urge the people of South Africa to go and register. The coming weekend, 1 and 2 August, is an open weekend for registration. Go and register as a voter.”

Hlabisa continued to say, “Go and vote for people who will serve you. It is not going to help to complain if you don’t participate in selecting who should be your candidate.”

Also see: Netizens propel Ronwen Williams to the top of Ballon D’or voting poll

The registration drive aims to increase voter participation and ensure that communities across the country have the chance to make their voices heard in the upcoming elections.

Officials are expected to open registration points to assist citizens with the process and provide guidance where needed.

Political parties have also urged supporters to use the final registration weekend responsibly, highlighting the importance of active citizen participation in shaping the future of local communities.

As preparations for the local elections continue, officials are reminding the public that every vote matters and that registered voters play an important role in strengthening democracy.

Also see: Step-by-step guide on all you should know on the day of voting

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