LIVE UPDATE: Final hours to register as voter registration closes at 5pm - Inside Politics
By Thapelo Molefe Only a few hours remain before voting stations across South Africa close for the final voter registration weekend, with the Electoral Commission (IEC) urging eligible citizens to register or update their details before the 5pm deadline ahead of the 4 November local government elections. All 23,699 voting stations nationwide will remain open […]
a few hours remain before voting stations across South Africa close for the final voter registration weekend, with the Electoral Commission (IEC) urging eligible citizens to register or update their details before the 5pm deadline ahead of the 4 November local government elections. All 23,699 voting stations nationwide will remain open until 5pm on Sunday, giving voters a final opportunity to register for the elections or update their voting district information. IEC Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sy Mamabolo said the commission was encouraged by the public response over the registration weekend but urged those who had not yet registered to make use of the remaining time. “We are delighted that South Africans have responded positively to this final voter registration weekend, but there is still a crucial window of opportunity for those who have not yet registered or who need to update their registration details. We urge every eligible citizen to ensure that they are correctly registered and assigned to the right voting district,” Mamabolo said. The IEC said its online voter registration platform remains available, although some users have reported difficulties accessing the data-free service. The commission said its technical team was working with partners to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, while encouraging voters to continue trying the online platform or visit their nearest voting station before registration closes. The outcome of the final voter registration weekend will be announced during a media briefing at Election House in Centurion on Monday from 1pm to 2pm. INSIDE POLITICS