President Jacob Zuma has declared 18 May – the day of Local Government Elections – as a public holiday.
“In terms of Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act, 1994, (Act No. 36 of 1994), President Jacob Zuma has declared 18 May 2011 as a public holiday throughout the Republic. The declaration will enable voters to participate in the local government elections on the day,” the Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.
The President has wished all political parties well as they prepare for the elections. – BuaNews
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Alan Straton
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Wouldn’t it be great if we had a government who took employment seriously and placed events like this on weekends. Come to think of it, wouldn’t it be great if we had a government that didn’t allow it’s officials to drive anything more expensive than a 1300cc car. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a government that didn’t consider it our leader – and rather our servant…
would it not be great if we had a government that actualy knew how to govern??