Final voter registration takes place this weekend
The Local Government Elections are officially 100 days away and South Africans are urged to ensure they are registered to vote.
WITH exactly 100 days to go to the Local Government Elections on November 4, the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) reminds residents that the weekend of August 1 and 2 is the final chance to register to vote in person.
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The voter registration weekends were established to help residents to register closer to their homes.
Keep an eye out for fake websites and scams
As the country gets ready for the local government elections, people should watch out for fake websites and other tricks meant to steal their information. The statement read that scammers are using technology and artificial intelligence to spread wrong information and create believable fake platforms.
“The commission is aware of fake websites impersonating its domain. The sites are intended to lure unsuspecting members of the public to share their personal information. The IEC does not use the domain such as examtapzme.github.io. Members of the public are advised not to click on links and urged not to share their personal information (ID number, phone number, address, etc.) on these websites,” read the statement.
The commission is also aware of a fake recruitment ad going around on social media and messaging platforms.
“People should remember that the commission does not use shortened links for recruitment, and all real job openings are announced on its official website. The commission also said that it never asks for payment during its recruitment process,” said the commission.
Register and check your details
The commission is calling on all eligible voters to use the 24-hour online registration portal to sign up and make sure their details are correct.
“Registering is the first and most important thing you can do to participate in South Africa’s democracy,” read the statement.
Eligible citizens can register or check their details at https://www.elections.org.za/.
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