First published Nov 3, 2026, 12:10:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 12:10:15 PM UTC

Day 2 of special votes in Local Government Elections gets underway

The source reports that the second and final day of special voting in South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections began on 3 November, with voting scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at voting stations and homes across the country.

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The source describes a nationwide voting period intended to accommodate registered voters unable to reach their usual voting stations on Election Day.

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