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With 48 political parties contesting the national election, and a varied number of parties contesting in each of the nine provinces, the ballot is going to be longer than your arm. To avoid a sudden onset of panic at the sight of the ballot, do your homework beforehand. The
that leads to all the election manifestos. Go through them carefully so you can make an informed decision.to view the candidate listing. If you do panic and make a mark on the ballot that you didn’t intend to make, simply raise your hand to inform one of the election officials on duty and they will replace your spoiled ballot with a fresh one. Look through the list of parties on your ballot carefully and mark your choice of party on the ballot with a single and clear “X”. Fold your ballot in half and only once, and cast it in the correct box – an official will be on hand to assist you if you find yourself a bit confused.
Before heading out to cast your vote, check the weather and dress appropriately. If your polling station is in a highly populated area, you might have to stand in a queue for a while, so make sure you are comfortable. Take a camping chair if you have one, and some snacks. Remember, campaigning for a particular political party at the polling station is prohibited by law, so make sure your clothing does not have any political party insignia or logos on it. Selfies while standing in line are allowed, but not inside the voting booth, so act wisely. Remember, your vote is your secret .
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