Independent candidates will be able to contest for seats in the national and provincial elections next year.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has formally launched the 2024 national and provincial elections programme, declaring its readiness to host millions of eligible voters at over 23 296 voting stations across the country next year.
The commission, led by the institution’s chairperson Mosotho Moepya, and Sy Mamabolo, the chief electoral officer, presided over the launch of the NPE 2024 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, which was attended by various stakeholders, including political parties. He said in terms of the Constitution, the country must have an election within 90 days of the expiry of the legislature’s terms. Therefore, an election is possible between May and the middle of August. The proclamation of the election date is by Ramaphosa, after consultation with the Electoral Commission.
Prior to each election, the Electoral Commission launches registration drives aimed at enrolling new voters and empowering existing ones to scrutinise and, where necessary, amend their registration details. Voters can also visit local commission offices or capitalise on various activation campaigns to register and update their information.The commission called on South Africans to use its online portal for registration, verification, and updates.
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