11.5 million voters registred across eight metros
Johannesburg has the highest number of registered voters among South Africa’s eight metropolitan.
In preparation for the 2026 Local Government Elections, South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities are set to host nearly 11.5 million voters, comprising nearly 40% of the country's 29.2 million registered voters, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Johannesburg leads with 2.4 million registered voters, followed closely by Cape Town and eThekwini, each with 2.1 million and 2.0 million voters respectively.
The remaining municipalities - Ekurhuleni, Pretoria (City of Tshwane), Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, and Mangaung - contribute significantly to the total, with combined totals of 1.7 million, 1.7 million, 636,660, 458,695, and 447,397 voters respectively. Together, these eight metropolitan municipalities account for a substantial portion of the national voters' roll, ensuring a diverse and representative electorate for the upcoming Local Government Elections.
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