With just three days remaining, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) reminds all citizens that Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa will officially gazette the date for the 2026 Local Government Elections on Friday, 7 August 2026.

Under the campaign theme, “Every Municipality must work,” the upcoming gazetting is a critical milestone in South Africa’s democratic process. Citizens are urged to take immediate action, as the voters’ roll will officially close once the election date is gazetted.

Key Details for Citizens:

• Urgent Voter Registration: Unregistered eligible voters and those needing to update their registration details must act immediately before the deadline on 7 August 2026.
• National Call to Action: “Get Up, Show Up, Vote” encourages active civic participation to ensure effective municipal governance across the nation.
• Official Information: Updates and online registration services are available via the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) platform.

For ongoing updates, follow CoGTA’s official social media channels at @NationalCoGTA.