Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said all regimes would apply to South Africans voting abroad. Pandor was speaking to members of the media at the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster briefing in Pretoria.
A large number of South Africans living outside the country's borders have registered to vote for the May 29 election.
Recently, the Democratic Alliance (DA) won a case against the IEC to increase the number of overseas voting stations. This comes after the Electoral Court confirmed that the term “consulate” in the Electoral Act also includes consulates headed by honorary consuls.
Pandor says it is awaiting the outcome of the appeal process.
“Overseas voting arrangements are proceeding as normal. The only challenge at the moment is getting the appeals of the court decisions against the honorary consul dealt with. As you know, the honorary consul is required to represent South Africa. I am a commissioned individual.”
Meanwhile, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said all Home Affairs staff across the country would be open on voting day to assist anyone who may need a temporary identity document.
He said the certificate would be accepted by the IEC for voting purposes.
Mr Motsoaledi also briefed members of the media at a press conference held by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster in Pretoria.
“On voting day, all Home Office offices will be open as long as polling stations are open. Anyone who may have lost their identity card has the right to go to the Home Office and receive a temporary ID card. there is.”
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster explained to the media: