IEC readiness is gathering pace in the Western Cape as election officials push ahead with preparations for the next local polls, reports Cape {town} Etc.
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The Electoral Commission says its national online voter registration campaign is a ‘key milestone’ in preparations for the upcoming 2026 local government elections. It is working to expand access for voters across the country. See bottom section on how to confirm your voting station, ward and registration status.
According to the People’s Post, Mbeleni said the IEC had looked at voting stations with high numbers because these could affect queues, adding that one of its key priorities was to minimise waiting times. She also said a queue-management system would be introduced to improve voter flow on election day.
At the same time, the University of the Western Cape is placing democracy in sharp focus through its work on human rights and protection.
The university’s Politics and Urban Governance Research Group said its symposium on universities as sites of activism and protection was grounded in the idea that ‘protecting universities is a crucial element of protecting democracy’.
[READ] With democracy under strain, an international symposium at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) brought delegates from 22 countries together to strengthen universities’ role in defending democracy and protecting human rights defenders.#IAmUWC pic.twitter.com/B1IMKJ80Ly
— UWC (@UWConline) March 20, 2026
UWC has also used its human rights defenders summer school to reinforce that message.
The university said the gathering brought together activists, academics, journalists and student leaders from across Africa, with participants exploring how universities can act as ‘sanctuaries for critical inquiry and bastions of human rights and democratic protection’.
How to check if you are registered in the correct voting district:
- Visit the IEC website (Click here) and use the online voter registration status tool
- Enter your ID number to confirm your registration details and voting station
- Check that your address matches your current residence and update it if needed
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