Electoral Act 73 of 1998

The Electoral Act 73 of 1998 intends:

• to regulate elections of the National Assembly, the provincial legislatures and municipal councils; and
• to provide for related matters.

Commencement

16 October 1998 excluding Section 3(c) (Gazette 19375 of 16 October 1998)

Amendments

• Amended by Electoral Matters Amendment Act 14 of 2024
• Amended by Electoral Amendment Act 1 of 2023
• Amended by Electoral Laws Amendment Act 4 of 2021
• Amended by Electoral Laws Amendment Act 1 of 2019
• Amended by Electoral Amendment Act 18 of 2013
• Amended by General Laws (Loss of Membership of National Assembly, Provincial Legislature or Municipal Council) Amendment Act 55 of 2008
• Amended by Electoral Laws Second Amendment Act 40 of 2003
• Amended by Electoral Laws Amendment Act 34 of 2003
• Amended by Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000