As millions of South Africans continue to make their way to various voting stations across the country to cast their votes, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has reminded voters not to get overwhelmed by excitement and end up on the wrong side of the law. "Voters are reminded that it is prohibited to take a photograph or "selfie" of their marked ballot paper. This is essential to protect the secrecy and integrity of their vote and the process," said the IEC on Wednesday. It … [Read more...] about Selfies of Marked Ballot Papers prohibited
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Schoolchildren Recreate Ballot Day 27 April 1994
Route 67, which will be launched by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) on Saturday, 24 September is not only a route to attract local and international tourists, it is also a route that will serve as an educational tool to the youth of Nelson Mandela Bay. Memories of April 27, 1994 when millions of South Africans queued for hours to cast their ballots in this country's first democratic election will come flooding back this Thursday (22 September) when 3 500 schoolchildren from Nelson … [Read more...] about Schoolchildren Recreate Ballot Day 27 April 1994
Voting Day – Vital Information
There is an e-mail doing the rounds with the title "Voting Day - Vital Information". As with all chain typr e-mails the first thought that hits ones mind is that it is a lot of crap. But, as this years local elections are pretty vital I had a sniff around to check the veracity of the mail which reads: I am working at a local polling station (overseeing vote counting). Please tell all your friends to DOUBLE CHECK their voting paper is STAMPED at the back otherwise their vote does not … [Read more...] about Voting Day – Vital Information
