Dear MyPE This morning I re-registered to vote in Nelson Mandela Bay, accompanied by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane. So many young South Africans came out to meet Mmusi and I, and told us that they are committed to register for change in Nelson Mandela Bay. I was overwhelmed by the support that Mmusi and I got. There are now just four hours left to register to vote. Every eligible voter has now got a last chance to register to vote, before 5pm today. Anyone who does not register, cannot … [Read more...] about Voter registration update
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Voter registration still open
Potential voters that missed the past weekend's final voter registration can still do so at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) offices located through the country, the Presidency announced on Monday. Although President Jacob Zuma announced 7 May 2014 as the election date; he has not proclaimed the date. "The weekend of 8-9 February 2014 was the last registration weekend. However, voter registration will continue until the date of the official proclamation of the election by the … [Read more...] about Voter registration still open
Voter registration proceeding briskly
Voter registration was reported to be proceeding briskly at registration stations around the country on Sunday, as registration officials geared for a last minute rush from eligible voters eager to register for the 7 May 2014 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reported on Sunday that early indications from the country's 22 263 registration stations showed that young people were heeding the call to participate in the elections which mark the 20th year of democracy. "It is … [Read more...] about Voter registration proceeding briskly
Final opportunity for voters to register
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will this weekend open their 22 263 voting stations for the final registration drive which it hopes will attract 1.1 million people. The voter registration which takes place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the country will be the final opportunity for new voters to register and for registered voters to change their voting station ahead of the 2014 national and provincial elections. President Jacob Zuma is expected to announce the election date … [Read more...] about Final opportunity for voters to register
Final voter registration in February
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced that it will hold a final registration drive on 8 and 9 February. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Electoral Commission last week to review the outcome of the first voter registration weekend on 9 and 10 November. "Encouraged by the continued interest in eligible voters who are not yet registered who have inundated the IEC call centre and social media platforms for information on further registration opportunities, along with the … [Read more...] about Final voter registration in February
One More Chance to Register for Local Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced that it will hold another voter registration weekend on 5 and 6 March. This is in a bid to reach its target of 1.5 million registrations ahead of the local elections. The Minister of Cooperative Governance Sicelo Shiceka is yet to announce the date for the elections. At the weekend, around 480 000 people registered to vote, with many more visiting voting stations to check or update their details on the voters' roll. Ninety-eight percent … [Read more...] about One More Chance to Register for Local Elections
Problem Free East Cape Voter Registration
Voter registration for the 2011 municipal elections in the Eastern Cape got off to a smooth start on Saturday. Reverend Bongani Finca, provincial electoral officer in the Eastern Cape, said voting stations opened on time and had been problem free. There were no queues at voting stations and those who did turn up to register were a mix of youngsters and middle-aged residents, he added. "About 80 percent of the province registered for the previous elections and are not required to … [Read more...] about Problem Free East Cape Voter Registration
