BY–ELECTIONS: WARD 04 LANGEBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

The Electoral Commission (IEC) – Western Cape will conduct by-elections on Tuesday, 03 February 
2026, in Ward 04 of Langeberg Local Municipality (Bonnievale).

The by-elections will take place on a Tuesday because of statutory timelines triggered by the 
vacancies, which require the Commission to set an election date within a prescribed period, even if 
this differs from the usual Wednesday voting day.

The vacancy in Langeberg Ward 04 arose from the resignation of the ward councillor.

Ward 04, Langeberg Local Municipality:
A total of four (4) candidates will contest the by-election:
1. African National Congress (ANC): James Noble
2. Democratic Alliance (DA): Daniël Barranor Baadjies
3. Patriotic Alliance (PA): Moses Plaatjies
4. Truth and Solidarity Movement: Jason Carlton Matthys
There are 4 385 registered voters in Langeberg’s Ward 04. Only voters whose names appear on the 
eligible section of the Voters’ Roll for Ward 04 may participate in the by-election.

Special Votes – Monday, 02 February 2026
Special Votes will be administered on Monday, 02 February 2026, from 08h00 to 17h00, for voters 
who applied and were approved.
 Approved voters may cast their special votes at the voting station.
 Voters approved for home visits due to health-related confinement will be visited by IEC 
officials at their places of residence between 08h00 and 17h00.
Voting Day – Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The voting stations will open at 07h00 and close at 21h00. Voters who are in the queue at 21h00 
will be allowed to vote.
Each voter must present one of the following valid identity documents:
 Green barcoded ID book
 Smart ID card
 Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC)

Voting Station Details
Ward 04 Langeberg
VD Number Voting Station Address
97890014 Happy Valley Community Hall, New Cross Street. Happy Valley, Bonnievale
TOTAL VD = 1 Registered Voters= 4,385

The Electoral Commission encourages all eligible voters in Ward 04 of Cederberg and Langeberg 
Local Municipalities to participate in the by-elections and exercise their constitutional right to vote. 
Voting is one of the most effective ways for individuals to influence public policy, and all eligible 
voters should participate. The Commission reiterates its commitment to delivering elections that 
are free, fair, and credible.

The IEC further calls on political parties, independent candidates, party agents, and supporters to 
uphold the Electoral Code of Conduct to ensure an environment conducive to free and fair 
elections.

For assistance or inquiries, please contact the local IEC office during office hours at  023 - 3428208 (Regional office - Langeberg).

Voters can also check their registration status online at www.elections.org.za or SMS ID number to 
32810 at a cost of R1 per SMS. 

Issued by Michael Hendrickse 
Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission SA
For media inquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office: 021 910 5700