Election 2019: What to expect as a first time voter

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12 days to Election2019. Do you know how it all works? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to vote in the 2019 National and Provincial elections...

A young South African registers to vote for the first time in the 2019 Elections.JOHANNESBURG - For many of South Africa's more than 26-million registered voters, May 8 will be the first time that they'll be casting their vote at the polls.

According to the Independent Electoral Commission , just under 200,000 registered voters are between the ages of 18 and 19.So what should first time voters expect on 8 May?A brief guide on the step by step process of voting in the 2019 National and Provincial elections. Graphic: IEC website.

The presiding officer may also assist you in casting your vote. An observer and, if available, two agents from different parties, must be present.If a ballot paper is incorrectly marked and you realise this before placing it in the ballot box, you may ask the Presiding Officer for a new ballot paper. Ensure the incorrect ballot is marked as “cancelled”.You can now count yourself as officially being a South African voter.

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