Government reminds all South Africans to go out in their numbers and register to vote during the final Local Government Elections voter registration this weekend.
The final registration weekend takes place from Saturday, 9th to Sunday, 10th of April 2016.
South Africans are encouraged to be active participants in this democracy by exercising their democratic right to vote. The right to vote is a fundamental right enshrined in our Constitution. This right was fought for and countless people sacrificed and paid the ultimate prize for all us to realise this freedom.
Citizens of this country have the right to elect representatives of their choice and have a say in how the country is governed. All eligible voters are urged to take advantage of this clarion call to go out this weekend to register to vote for local government elections. Local government is in your hands register to vote!
The Municipal Demarcation Board has re-determined certain ward demarcations and municipal boundaries. Therefore, first time voters and those who have voted before are advised to visit the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) voting stations in their districts. Eligible voters are advised to bring their green barcoded Identity Document or Smart ID card to verify their voting district details this weekend.
This is a necessary step to ensure that individual details are correct as changes to ward or voting district boundaries may have impacted your registration status. “It is in our interest as government to see every South African who is eligible to vote registered”, said Phumla Williams.
Make your vote count. Local government is in your hands.
Enquiries:
Phumla Williams (Acting Cabinet Spokesperson)
Cell: 083 5010 139
