Voter registration deadline hours away

With just a few hours to go before the voter registration portal closes, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has made it easier than ever to register to vote using their website.

Voter registration for the 2024 General Elections will close at midnight today, which is also the day of the proclamation of the General Election 2024. Today, the President and the Provincial Premiers will proclaim Election Day, 29 May 2024.

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DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION IS MIDNIGHT – IEC

South African citizens have until midnight to use the platform for voter registration and update their particulars. Citizens out of the country can also use the same voter registration platform until midnight.

The IEC says the online voter registration portal, registertovote.elections.org.za, is functional and has proven to be the most effective method, allowing everyone to update their details from the comfort of their homes and workplaces ahead of the 2024 national and provincial Elections.

Voters can use this portal to register to vote, view or update their current voter address, find their voting station, request a special vote, or browse for important information such as upcoming election dates in their ward.

2024 ELECTIONS MARK 30 YEAR ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY

“The 2024 general elections are historic because they mark the 30th year of electoral democracy. We do not wish for any eligible citizen to miss out on this historic democratic process,” said Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo.

To apply to register to vote, you must be a South African citizen and be at least 18 years old. Voters can also reach out to the IEC using 0600 88 00 00 WhatsApp line, and you can call 0800118000 for the call center.