Navigating ballots, candidates, and wards: Your guide to the 2026 local government elections
Daily Maverick | 03.11.2026 17:50
Everything you need to know before you vote: what to bring, how to find your ward and voting station, what to do with your two or three ballot papers and how your votes translate into council seats. Want to know who’s running to lead each metro? You’ll find that here too.
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