President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe will on Wednesday, 04 November 2026, cast their votes at the Hyde Park High School in the City of Johannesburg.
President Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act of 1994, declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026 – the date for Local Government Elections - as a public holiday throughout the country.
The President calls on all registered voters to use the opportunity of the public holiday to exercise their democratic right and civic duty by voting in this election that empowers citizens to elect local public representatives and influence service delivery where they live.
Details of President Ramaphosa casting his vote are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 04 November 2026
Time: 10h00 (members of the media to arrive at 09h00)
Venue: Hyde Park High School, 107 3rd Road, Hyde Park, Sandton (Johannesburg)
Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za
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