Local Government Elections 2026
The next Local Government Elections are scheduled to take place between November 2026 and January 2027. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has updated its systems to allow for continuous online registration, which is the most convenient method.
1. How to Register for Ward 65 (Durban/eThekwini):
- Online: You can register or update your address anytime on the IEC Voter Portal. You will need your SA ID number and a smart device/computer. This is crucial if you have moved into Ward 65 (Queensburgh/Bellair area) since the last election.
- SMS: To check if you are already registered and where, SMS your ID number to 32810 (R1.00 per SMS).
- In-Person: You can register at the local IEC office in Durban or during the official Registration Weekends (dates for 2026 will be announced closer to the time, typically early in the election year).
2. 2026 Updates (IEC Website Info):
- Ward Demarcation: The Municipal Demarcation Board has finalized the ward boundaries for 2026. While Ward 65 is largely stable, boundaries can shift slightly. It is vital to check your specific voting station status on the IEC website before election day.
- Voter Roll: The IEC is currently conducting a review of the voters' roll to ensuring voters are registered in the correct ward.
Historical Voting Patterns & Trends: Ward 65
Ward Profile:
Ward 65 in eThekwini is a suburban ward that typically covers areas such as Seaview, Hillary, Bellair, Queensburgh Industrial, and parts of Mhlathuzana.
Voting History & Trends:
- Political Stronghold: Ward 65 is historically a Democratic Alliance (DA) stronghold. The party has consistently won this ward with comfortable margins in previous local elections (2016 and 2021).
- Current Councillor: As of the 2021 elections, the ward councillor is Samantha Magdalene Windvogel (DA).
- Competition: While the DA dominates, other parties like the ANC and increasingly the MK Party (in surrounding KZN areas) contest the space, but the ward has remained firmly blue in recent cycles.
- 2021 Results Context: In the 2021 municipal elections, the DA retained the seat decisively. The voting pattern shows high engagement from residents in the Queensburgh/Bellair suburbs favoring the DA's platform.
Primary Voting Stations:
- Hillary Primary School
- Location: Stella Road, Hillary
- Area Served: Hillary, Mount Vernon
- Bellair Primary School
- Location: Sarnia Road, Bellair
- Area Served: Bellair, parts of Seaview
- Seaview Primary School
- Location: Seaview Road, Sea View
- Area Served: Sea View, Rossburgh
- Werda Skool
- Location: Parkside Avenue, Hillary
- Area Served: Hillary, Malvern border