IEC Prepares for Special Votes on May 27th & 28th: Here’s What You Need To Know
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 11: IEC barrier tape at voting station for Ward 32 during the by-elections on November 11, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. It is reported that it was the largest by-elections that ever took place in South Africa on a single day with 107 seats up for grabs in 95 wards. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
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Published by: Everything ZA News
As South Africa prepares for the 2024 National and Provincial elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) stands ready to facilitate special votes, ensuring that all eligible citizens can participate in the democratic process. Scheduled for 27th and 28th May, special votes will be conducted both through home visits and at designated voting stations across the country.
Ahead of the 3rd May deadline, a total of 1,668,076 South Africans were approved for special votes. Among them, 624,593 voters will receive home visits from trained election officers, while others will cast their ballots at designated voting stations. The distribution of special vote applications across provinces underscores the nationwide enthusiasm for this general election, with Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape leading in the number of approvals.
- Gauteng: 335,480
- KwaZulu-Natal: 320,010
- Eastern Cape: 286,059
- Limpopo: 159,800
- Western Cape: 137,558
- North-West: 132,627
- Mpumalanga: 126,112
- Free State: 86,908
- Northern Cape: 83,504
Here is what you need to know:
Voters participating in special votes are reminded to carry their identity documents. Ballots will be placed in unmarked envelopes, then sealed in a second envelope with voter details. Voting stations will operate from 9am to 5pm, concurrent with home visits. After voting, double-sealed ballots will be transported to local storage sites for safekeeping until counting on 29th May.
Checking Voter Registration:
Registered voters are encouraged to verify their voting stations before Election Day using various channels, including the IEC website, SMS, contact center, or the IEC mobile app, downloadable from app stores.
As South Africa embraces the democratic process, special votes serve as a cornerstone of inclusivity, empowering all citizens to contribute to the nation’s future. Through these efforts, the IEC reaffirms its commitment to a fair and transparent electoral process, ensuring that every voice is heard and every vote counts.
To check your Vote status, go to: www.elections.org.za
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