IEC releases voter registration dates
Citizens who live abroad must present themselves in person at their nearest South African mission in order to register as voters.
Kwatsaduza – Electoral Commission says voter registration for South African citizens living abroad will take place at all South African foreign missions from February 1 to 4.
In a statement released by the IEC it is indicated that the registration will take place during office hours at South Africa’s 120 foreign missions, including high commissions, embassies and consulates worldwide.
A full list of South Africa’s missions is available on the website of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) at https://www.dirco.gov.za/webmissions/index.html.
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All South Africa citizens aged 16 and older and in possession of an official South African identity document (either a blue barcoded ID book, a smart card ID or a temporary ID certificate) are eligible to register as voters.
Citizens who live abroad must present themselves in person at their nearest South African mission in order to register as voters.
Citizens living abroad who are already registered to vote – either on the national or international segment of the voters’ roll – need not re-register but will be required to inform the commission of their intention to vote outside of the country.
They do so by completing an online form (Notification and Application to CEO for Special Votes Abroad) indicating the mission at which they intend voting.
This form will be available on the website at www.elections.org.za from the date the 2019 national election is proclaimed for a 15-day period.
To check if you are already registered visit the My Voter Registration Details page at https://www.elections.org.za/content/For-voters/My-voter-registration-details/ on the Electoral Commission’s website and submit your ID number.
Should you visit South Africa before the 2019 elections, you can also SMS your ID Number to 32810 (R1.00 per SMS sent or received) for your registration status and voting station details. (This SMS facility is only available if you are in the Republic of South Africa.)
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The date for the 2019 national and provincial elections is only expected to be announced by the President in early 2019.
In terms of the Constitution, the elections must be held within 90 days of the expiry of the current term of the National Assembly and provincial legislatures.
Their term expires on May 6, and the 90 day period ends on 5 August 5, so the elections must take
place between these dates. The President has indicated his intention is to call an election before the end of May 2019.
