The Electoral Commission has reminded voters wishing to participate in the 2016 Municipal Elections that today 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 on Saturday to proclaim the 2016 Municipal Elections on Monday, May 23.

Once the election is proclaimed the voters’ roll is closed no changes to the voters’ 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. In Dundee, the office is on Victoria Street, adjacent to the Labour office.  The office is to be open from 8am to 5pm, according to the IEC. 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.