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Residents who found that they either had been registered incorrectly on the IEC database or not registered at all – despite having proof of registration can file a Section 65 Objection with the IEC.
Ward 38 councillor Malcolm Maifala-Masebe said residents who experienced problems and who did not complete a MEC 7 form at the voting station are asked to lodge a Section 65 Objection via email at Objections@elections.org.za no later than Wednesday, November 3 at 17:00.
Information to be included in an objection:
• A reference to the election concerned and the relevant section of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000 in terms of which the objection is brought (see link below)
• The full name and physical address of the objecting party
• The telephone number and email address whereby the objecting party can be contacted
• The interest of the objecting party in the matter
• Name and contact details of the party agent present at the affected voting station
• Details of the objection and the aspect of the election concerned
• Detailed reasons for the objection
• The relief sought
• Supporting documents in relation to the objection
More information about the Section 65 Objections can be found HERE.
