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In photos: Registration for elections 2026 gets off to a slow start

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A voter registration station in Rosedale, Upington, saw a few ward residents register to vote on Saturday. Photo: Liezl Human
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is holding its nationwide general Voter Registration Weekend on 20 and 21 June across the country.
Voting stations were opened for eligible citizens to register for the first time, update their details or check their registration status ahead of the 2026 local government elections set to take place on 4 November.
For those heading to a voter station, you will need: a smart ID card, a green ID book or a temporary identity certificate.
If you aren’t able to make it to a voting station, you can still register or check your…

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