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The clock is ticking for South Africans to register to vote or update their details ahead of the local government elections, with the Electoral Commission (IEC) warning that time is running out. Eligible voters have until midnight on Friday, 7 August, to register or update their details before the voters' roll closes ahead of the 4 November elections. IEC Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sy Mamabolo, on Monday urged those who […]
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a second voter registration weekend, set for 1 and 2 August, following a strong turnout by young South Africans during the latest registration drive ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Close to 3 million voter registrations were recorded nationwide over the weekend of 20 and 21 June, which the IEC says reflects growing enthusiasm among young people to participate in elections. IEC chief, […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it has employed over 22 500 young people as it prepares for the nationwide voter registration weekend on the 20 and 21 June. Eligible voters will be able to update their details ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The commission says,71% of its 48 212 staff members are women. IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says more than 34 000 of those employed are […]
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned citizens to remain vigilant against fake voter registration websites circulating online. The warning comes as the voter registration weekend for the upcoming local government elections approaches. It says some fraudulent platforms have attempted to collect personal information from unsuspecting users. The IEC stressed that the only official voter registration platform is registertovote.elections.org.za, and has urged citizens not to share personal details […]
