Special vote applications open today

According to the Electoral Commission (IEC) a special vote allows a registered voter who can’t vote at their voting station on election day to apply to vote on a predetermined day before election day.

By law, you can apply for a special vote if you:

• Can’t travel to your voting station because you are physically weak, disabled or pregnant; or
• Can’t vote at your voting station on election day.

To register for a special vote you can apply online, SMS your ID number to 32249 or visit your local IEC office and submit a VEC1 form.

If you can’t vote at your voting station on election day, you can apply to cast a special vote at your voting station on the predetermined date only, as per the election timetable. Click here for the special vote online application form.

For more information or assistance, visit www.elections.org.za