South Africa heads to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for a high-stakes local government election that will reshape major metros.
Following a weekend of intense electioneering rallies in Soweto and across the country, voting is now underway as voters finalise their election plans.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has released the definitive official lists for all nine provinces.
These lists pinpoint every school, community hall, and temporary structure designated as a voting venue.
Voters who are unsure of their designated venue can follow our guide on how to find their assigned voting station using three official IEC channels.
Gauteng voting station list
Gauteng boasts 2,836 designated voting stations, with massive hubs operating across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
The National Results Operation Centre is based at the Gallagher Convention Centre.
View the Gauteng voting stations
Western Cape voting station list
The Western Cape commands 1,579 designated voting stations, heavily concentrated in the Cape Town metro, including Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, and Mitchells Plain.
View the Western Cape voting stations
KwaZulu-Natal voting station list
KwaZulu-Natal deploys a massive 5,028 voting stations province-wide, anchored by major hubs in eThekwini, Newcastle, and Msunduzi. The provincial Results Operation Centre is in Durban.
View the KwaZulu-Natal voting stations
Eastern Cape voting station list
The Eastern Cape operates 4,979 designated voting stations, covering critical areas like Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, and the OR Tambo District. The provincial ROC is at the East London ICC.
View the Eastern Cape voting stations
Limpopo voting station list
Limpopo spreads its voting stations across sprawling municipal districts. Key battle venues in Vhembe include Thohoyandou Town Hall and the University of Venda.
View the Limpopo voting stations
Mpumalanga voting station list
Mpumalanga secures 1,861 designated voting stations, densely packed in the City of Mbombela and Emalahleni. The provincial Results Operation Centre is stationed in White River.
View the Mpumalanga voting stations
North West voting station list
The North West fields 1,730 voting stations across the province. Key municipal hubs include Rustenburg, Madibeng, Matlosana, Mahikeng, and JB Marks.
View the North West voting stations
Free State voting station list
The Free State scales up with 1,513 designated voting stations, led by the sprawling Mangaung Metro hub, followed by Matjhabeng and Maluti-a-Phofung.
View the Free State voting stations
Northern Cape voting station list
The Northern Cape deploys roughly 745 voting stations across a vast geographical expanse. Major hubs include Sol Plaatje (Kimberley), Dawid Kruiper (Upington), and Gamagara (Kathu).
View the Northern Cape voting stations
Confirm your assigned voting station before election day
While these provincial lists offer the complete guide, voters must verify their exact registered venue before heading to the polls.
Use the official IEC voting station finder or consult our guide on find your assigned voting station.
For further details on the voting process, visit the official IEC guide on how to vote.
