Zuko Komisa
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has provided instructions on how to vote outside the nation, allaying the concerns of individuals who are not familiar with these processes. The commissioner declared that the IEC was prepared to make sure that 111 overseas missions worldwide will have a flawless voting process.
The first day of voting in the National and Provincial Elections of 2024, when residents living overseas can cast ballots, will be marked by IEC, according to Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, marking yet another significant day in the election schedule.
Mamabolo reported that while 56,698 voters are registered in the foreign section of the voter roll for voters from outside the country, 76,580 persons are anticipated to cast ballots overall.
“South African citizens living in other countries will cast the first ballots on 17 May 2024. Nine countries will cast ballots on Friday while the rest of the 102 will cast ballots on Saturday, 18 May 2024. Given the high numbers of expected voters in London at 24 194, this station will operate on both the 18 and 19 May 2024,”
This comes after the approval of 20 886 VEC10 notifications from voters who informed the Chief Electoral Officer of their intention to vote outside of the country due to temporary absence. All missions have already received the election materials, which include ballot papers, voting booths, ballot boxes, envelopes and a voter list.”
Voting stations will be open from 07:00am to 19:00pm, on 17 May 2024 allowing 76 580 voters to exercise their right to vote in South Africa’s 2024 National Elections.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) Gauteng Provincial Electoral Officer, Thabo Masemola gives an update on the state of readiness of the commision.
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