The Electoral Commission reminds voters wishing to participate in the 2016 Municipal Elections that today, May 23 is the final opportunity to register, re-register in a new voting district or to update their registration details (including providing addresses) at their local IEC office.
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, David van Rooyen, indicated his intention to proclaim the 2016 Municipal Elections today.
Once the election is proclaimed the voters’ roll is closed and no changes to the roll, including additional registrations or re-registrations, may be accepted.
To make use of the final opportunity, voters should visit their local IEC office with an official South African ID document – either a green barcoded ID book, a smartcard ID or a valid Temporary Identity Certificate. They will also need to provide details of their address on the registration form.
The IEC has over 230 offices across the country, including at least one in each municipality. A list of offices per province is available on the website at https://www.elections.org.za/content/About-Us/Contact/ or voters can call 0800 11 8000 between 7am and 9pm to find their nearest office.
IEC offices will remain open until 5pm to accommodate last minute registrations.
