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Register to vote

Before you can vote in the national, provincial or municipal elections, including ward by-elections, you have to register in the voting district where you live. This is important for municipal elections since you can only vote in the voting district where you are registered.

Find out more about registering to vote or contact the Electoral Commission (IEC).

 

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Electoral Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
Verify your registration status
Electoral Commission Act, 1996 (Act 51 of 1996)
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Electoral Act, 1998 (Act 73 of 1998)
Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998)
Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act 27 of 1998)
Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act 27 of 2000)

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