First published Nov 4, 2026, 12:18:16 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 4, 2026, 12:18:16 PM UTC

Government welcomes voter turnout, urges citizens to vote

South Africa’s Local Government Elections are taking place, with registered voters choosing municipal councillors. The government also said Home Affairs was open that day for identity-document collection and temporary identification certificates.

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