Civic organisation, Ground Work Collective (GWC), has launched its independent election observation portal. It says the aim is to encourage registered South Africans to sign up as independent election observers ahead of the May 29 elections. On election day, observers monitor polling stations to assess the conduct of voting, adherence to electoral laws and the[…]
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the success of day one of the second voter registration weekend proves that South Africans remain engaged with the affairs of the country. This is the final voter registration weekend at voting stations. However, voter registration at IEC local offices and on the online portal will remain[…]
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has reminded eligible voters of the importance of registering to vote. This ahead of this weekend’s national registration weekend, which enables citizens to visit just over 23 000 registration stations to register or check their details for the upcoming polls. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The recent national voter registration weekend in South Africa has drawn significant participation, with citizens gearing up for the impending elections once President Cyril Ramaphosa announces the date. The Electoral Officer for the Western Cape, Michael Hendrickse, shared insights into the registration statistics during an interview with[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Ahead of the 2024 national elections the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) opened voter registration across South Africa this past weekend (18-19 November). Next year’s elections have been recognized as extremely important for our country and there have been numerous calls for people to register to vote, particularly[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The national voter registration kicked off yesterday as many people are heading to various registration centers to ensure that their details are accurate and that they will be able to mark their X when President Cyril Ramaphosa announces the date for elections. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live[…]
The Electoral Commission is on a voter registration drive this weekend to encourage all South Africans to register to vote. South Africans who are eighteen and older, including the homeless, who have not registered to vote, are urged to do so. Stations around the country will open from eight o’clock[…]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With just days to go before the national voter’s registration weekend the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said they are ready and well prepared, this despite the election date not yet having been declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday, IEC Provincial Electoral[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is diligently gearing up for the upcoming voter registration weekend on November 18 and 19, a critical step in the lead-up to the national general elections expected before August 2024. The exact election date will be announced by President Cyril[…]
By Daanyaal Matthews In the run up to the National Elections the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has continued its campaign to educate the public to counter misinformation and strengthen the voting base. One issue of discussion throughout the nation has been coalition government, a talking point that has been further[…]
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