Inmates registered before admission to a correctional centre will not be denied an opportunity to cast their votes.
The Department of Correctional Services says it is ready for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections next Wednesday.“DCS has been working with the IEC in ensuring that all logistical aspects of the voting process are meticulously planned and executed. The environment is thus conducive for the IEC to fulfil its mandate through the provision of ballot papers, secure voting booths and other necessary logistics at correctional facilities.
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said: “The measures we have put in place are designed to ensure that eligible inmates can exercise their right to vote in a secure and transparent manner. Hence, this initiative marks a significant step forward in ensuring that our democratic processes are inclusive and just.”
Therefore, the department said, inmates registered before ‘admission to a correctional centre shall not be denied an opportunity to cast their votes’.
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