The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is hoping to register more young people during this weekend's voter registration ahead of the 2011 local government elections. Briefing the media about their readiness for voter registration, IEC chairperson, Dr Brigalia Bam, said preparations were going well. "We urge young people to turn up in their numbers to register so that they can vote. The youth are the leaders of tomorrow and have a long-term stake in the progress of our country. When … [Read more...] about Take Your Pick from 20 867 Voting Stations Countrywide
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The Most Important Local Government Election Yet
There has probably never been a more important local government election than the election of 2011. If you are not happy with the way that this metro is currently being run, if you are tired of the state of our city, now is the time to change things. What can you do? Make sure that you are registered to vote in the area where you live so that you can vote for your candidate of choice. Secondly, speak to all your friends, colleagues, acquaintances and get everyone to turn out and vote. For … [Read more...] about The Most Important Local Government Election Yet
No ID No Cross
The Department of Home Affairs is pulling out all the stops to ensure that as many South Africans as possible have their identity documents in time for the local government elections. From extended working hours to mobile offices, the department's Director General Mkuseli Apleni said plans were in place to make certain that those who applied for IDs received them timeously. Home Affairs offices countrywide will open from 8am to 5pm during those days set aside for voter registration. … [Read more...] about No ID No Cross
Voting Stations to Open First Weekend in February
Unveiling the 2011 municipal elections logo in Midrand on Wednesday, IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Adv Pansy Tlakula, said all voting stations will be open on 5 and 6 February from 8am to 5pm to give people a chance to register. "Currently, there are 23 181 997 voters on our voters' roll, and we are committed to increasing it with 1.5 million new potential voters. We are doing our outmost in our voter outreach initiatives to reach out to as many South Africans as possible, especially voters … [Read more...] about Voting Stations to Open First Weekend in February
