ZA · CIVIC LIFEElections & Governance · Closes 3 Nov
Will turnout in South Africa's 4 November 2026 local elections beat 2021's record low of 45.79%?
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South Africans elect councils across 257 municipalities on 4 November 2026. About 29 million people are registered, including roughly 754,000 new registrations this year. Turnout in 2021 was 45.79%, the lowest ever.
How it resolves: YES if the national voter turnout for the 2026 Local Government Elections, as published by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (elections.org.za), is above 45.79%. NO if equal or lower, or if the election is not held by 31 Dec 2026.
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