uMhlanga ward councillor provides advice on special votes
"It's important to know that a special vote application will not be accepted should the person not be registered correctly," - Nicole Bollman.
SPECIAL votes 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, says ward 35 councillor, Nicole Bollman.
“It’s important to know that a special vote application will not be accepted should the person not be registered correctly. Details as to where they live have to be captured correctly,” said Bollman.
She added that it is imperative that anyone looking to apply for a special vote on election day in November, check their registration status at check.da.org.za or update their details at www.registertovote.co.za
Alternatively, they can update the details at their local voting station this weekend, September 18 and 19.
“I am happy to assist. For more information or assistance on registration, or how to apply for a special vote, please contact me directly on 082 460 6206,” she said.
Who can apply for a special vote? By law, you can apply for a special vote if you:
- Can’t travel to your voting station because you are physically infirm, disabled or pregnant, or
- Can’t vote at your voting station on election day.
How to apply for a special vote at your voting station?
- Using the secured online application form on the IEC website.
- By SMSing your identity number to 32249 (R1.00 per SMS). (For special vote at a voting station only).
- By visiting your local IEC office (not the national or provincial offices) and submitting an MEC 35 form. Forms can only be hand-delivered (no emails or faxes accepted), but someone else can deliver your completed form on your behalf.
You will receive an SMS notifying you of the outcome once your application has been processed, but you can also check the status of your special vote application online.
