how do i check my registration voting status in south africa? Description: Before you can vote in an election, you need to be registered on the voter’s roll. The Roll contains the details of individual voters and is an important planning tool. For example, it allows the IEC to know how many people are likely to vote in each area so that they can ensure that there are sufficient voting stations. The Voters’ Roll is also an important way of preventing electoral fraud. There are around 3,111,815 voters registered in the Western Cape Instructions: You can check whether you are registered online. To do this, you’ll need to have your ID number. If you’re registered, your Voters’ Roll details will be displayed, including where you’re registered. You can also phone the IEC toll-free number: 0800 11 8000 or visit your local Municipal Electoral Office to check your registration details. You can also SMS your ID number to 32810 (R1.00 per SMS). Provided At: These facility categories: Electoral Offices Provided by: Government Body: Independent Electoral Commission Price: Free On election day, you may only vote at the voting station where you are registered. In preparation for the national and provincial government elections in 2024, and for any by-elections that may take place to elect a new municipal councillor in your ward, you need to register in the voting district where you live. Find the answers to frequently asked questions, below. If you need more help, please call us on +27 (0) 21 465 1431 or email help@da.org.za and we’d be happy to answer your questions. Within South Africa You need to vote at the voting station where you’re registered to vote. Please check your voter registration status to find out which voting station you’re registered to vote at. However, if you’re outside your voting district on Election Day, you may vote at another voting station in South Africa (use the Voting Station Finder to find your correct station). If you’re outside the province where you’re registered, you’ll only be able to vote in the national election and not the provincial election. You may be required to provide proof of registration (application sticker pasted in your ID when you applied for registration) if the zip-zip scanner is unable to verify your registration. You’ll also have to complete a form (VEC 4) at the voting station. Outside South Africa You need to vote at the South African embassy, high commission or consulate-general you selected when you submitted your VEC 10 notification of your intention to vote abroad. You must have an approved VEC10 in order to vote outside South Africa. Find out how to register and vote abroad. Municipal Elections and By-Elections You can only vote at the voting station where you are registered. Check your voter registration status to find out where your voting station is. Where is my voting station? If you are a registered voter, you can find your voting station information by checking your voter registration status. If you are not registered, and want to register at your correct voting station during a special registration weekend (held in the months before major elections), use our Voting Station Finder to locate your station on a map. Find out how to register.