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Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Western Cape Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged voters who have not changed their polling station not to turn up to the polls. Voters who wanted to change their polling station had to apply using the Section 24(A) form, which allows a voter to vote at a polling station other than the one where they are registered. Michael Hendricks, the state's elections director, said people were arriving at polling places unregistered. “We are appealing to voters who have not submitted their S24A notice not to come to the polling stations. We have found that voters who have…

EFF vice-chairman Floyd Shivambu in action. Photo: X/@FloydShivambu Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy leader Floyd Shivambu has expressed concern over the delay in the start of voting at the Moses Kotane Primary School polling station in Soweto. Shivambu said this was due to the Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) voter roll machine. Shivambu, who was waiting in line to vote, said he was concerned about “a disorganized system that is slowing down the voting process.” Many elderly people expressed frustration over the delays in voting, with some even giving up and going home without voting. Other voters said they…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesAce Magashule, leader of the Congress for African Change, said there was nothing to be excited about after voting in the latest elections. Magashule said it was unfair that the IEC had not allowed them to take part in the local elections. He cast his vote this morning surrounded by supporters at the Tumahole County AME Church in Parys, in the northern Free State province. Our President Ace Magashule Commenting on the alleged IEC irregularities in the current national elections: Transparency and fairness are non-negotiable in our democracy. #VoteACT #VoteACT2024 Ace Magashule #Election24 #Election2024 E-commerce #VoetsekANC MK…

Comedian Kabane Moloi voted at the same Killarney Country Club as Thabo Mbeki. Comedian Kabane Moloi had to give way in the queue to former president Thabo Mbeki as he was trying to vote at Johannesburg's Killarney Country Club on Wednesday. “I was not asked to do so by Thabo Mbeki but someone came and said I might have to cut in line because Thabo Mbeki was coming. I was in the middle of collecting my ballot paper,” Moloi said. Citizen. Live interactive maps, breaking news, multimedia and more! View Map Molloy, like crowds across South Africa, cast his vote…

Palestinian Authority leader Gayton McKenzie and District Attorney Beverley Schafer engaged in a tense standoff at a polling station in Cape Town on Wednesday. (Theo Jepta/Netwerk24) Gayton McKenzie voted amid tensions with the district attorney's office.The PA leader was engaged in a tense standoff with the DA's Beverley Schafer.Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 General Election in News24's elections hub.Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie and Western Cape deputy speaker Beverley Schafer engaged in a tense standoff at a polling station in Cape Town over the wearing of party uniforms.Mr Schafer approached Mr McKenzie as he…

Tyra May was a big month for fashion in South Africa, with many celebrities stepping out in style. South African celebrities took every opportunity this month to flaunt their beauty and get creative with their fashion statements. Here are five celebrities who made headlines for their fashion in May. Let's look at the following: 1. Vusi Nova The South African musician cut a different figure at the event in a well-tailored blue striped suit, which he wore to a venue that stole the show with its fit, as this is not Vusi's usual attire. 2. Tyra When the South African…

EFF chairman Julius Malema interacts with the media at Mponegele Primary School in Seshego after voting. (@EFFSouthAfrica/X Old Twitter) In Juju Valley, Limpopo province, large numbers of voters turned out to cast their ballots amid heavy police security.Two weeks ago, members of the ANC and EFFIn other wordss' each campaign.Everything you need to know about the 2024 general election on News24 Election Hub.The 2024 general elections went ahead smoothly despite the Juju Valley in Limpopo being designated one of 24 high-risk areas by police.The community was established nine years ago when residents began building huts. Voters queued patiently outside the…

South Africa's fynbos exhibit has won 37 gold medals since 1976. Pictured is CFSA board member and managing director of De Fynne Nursery, Jackie Goliath. Photo: Supplied Showcasing the wonders of South Africa's fynbos at the world's leading flower show last week was more than just a privilege for Malinda Nel and her team. Rather, they felt they had a “duty to share South Africa's botanical wealth with the world.” After a four-year hiatus from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, South Africa swept the show by taking home a gold medal in the floral category and a host…

Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier S'bu Ndebele cast his vote at Northwood High School. Photo: Paddy Harper Former KwaZulu-Natal premier S'bu Ndebele said on Wednesday it was “unfair and inaccurate” for the media to portray former president Jacob Zuma as the leader who led the ANC to win KwaZulu-Natal in 2004. Ndebele made the remarks at Northwood High School in Durban's north – the same polling station used by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen. “The ANC campaigned very hard in KwaZulu-Natal in 2004 under the leadership of Thabo Mbeki and me and it is unfair and inaccurate to attribute this achievement…

The Free State provincial IEC denied the allegations over the opening of polling stations. (Alfonso Nkunjana/News24) South Africa's Free State Electoral Commission denied claims that polling stations were not opened on Wednesday.Itumeleng Liba from the IEC said they were investigating an incident at Bloemfontein South High School where voters were given only two ballot papers.Everything you need to know about the 2024 general election on News24 Election Hub.The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Free State province on Wednesday denied allegations regarding the opening of polling stations across the province.Contrary to reports that some stations in the state are…