27 January 2006
As you are probably aware, the Minister of Provincial and Local Government
has in terms of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act No.
117 of 1998) declared that the local government elections will be held on 1
March 2006.
Accordingly, in terms of section 2A of the Public Holidays Act No 36 of
1994, 1 March 2006 has been declared a public holiday throughout the
Republic.
It is our firm view that the declaration of this day as a public holiday
will enable voters to exercise their democratic right to vote as enshrined in
our Constitution.
Voting in elections is a fundamental and hard-won right and citizens have a
responsibility to exercise it and keep our democracy strong. The progress that
freedom has brought can be sustained and extended only if all of us use our
democratic right to participate in shaping our country. Participation is the
lifeblood of democracy and the only way to ensure continued progress in
building a country that truly belongs to all.
Enquiries:
Nkosana Sibuyi
Cell: 082 886 6708
Tel: (012) 810 7338
E-mail: Nkosana.Sibuyi@dha.gov.za
Web: www.dha.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Provincial and Local Government
27 January 2006
