President Jacob Zuma signs into law the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Act, 2016

Enactment of Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Act, 2016

The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma, has signed into law the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Act, 2016.

The Act introduces a number of enhancements to the administrative process for municipal elections ahead of this year’s Municipal Elections including providing for electronic submission of candidate lists and payment of election deposits.

The key amendments include:

  • Amending the definition of “identity document” to include smart-card identification documents
  • Providing for the electronic submission of candidate nomination documents
  • Providing for electronic payments of electoral deposits
  • Providing for the notification of relevant parties where a candidate appears on more than one list – and allowing an opportunity for the parties to change this
  • Allowing for voters to receive a new ballot paper where they have made an error or changed their minds before depositing it in the ballot box

The amendment Act also clarifies the provisions relating to the determination and declaration of the results of by-elections.

A copy of the Government Gazette containing the amendment Act is attached for further information.

For media queries: Please contact Kate Bapela on 082 600 6386

For media interviews: Please email requests to spokesperson@elections.org.za

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