Become a Candidate (LGE 2026)

    Purpose of this form
    ACT invites committed community activists across South Africa to apply for consideration as Ward Councillor or Proportional Representation (PR) Councillor in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Registered South African voter
    • Reside and vote in the ward applied for
    • No criminal record
    • Commitment to ACT values

    Please confirm eligibility:


    Section A: Applicant Details

    Please ensure your ID number is correct. It will be used for eligibility verification.


    Section B: Electoral & Geographic Details

    Are you a registered voter in this ward?

    Check your voter registration status


    Section C: Position Applied For

    Select the position(s) you wish to apply for:


    Section D: Political & Community Experience

    Include community organisations, leadership roles, civic initiatives, volunteer work, political memberships and achievements.


    Section E: Motivation Statement

    Explain your commitment to ACT values, how you plan to serve your community and your vision for local government.


    Section F: Ethical & Legal Declarations


    Section G: Required Attachments

    Document Checklist (required):

    Please upload the required documents below.

    Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size per document: 20MB.


    Section H: Final Confirmation and Signature

    I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate. I consent to ACT collecting and processing my personal information for candidate vetting and selection in accordance with POPIA.