Polling stations across the country have opened their doors for the second weekend of voter registration procedures by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
The Electoral Commission expressed satisfaction on the first day, noting the enthusiasm shown by South Africans.
Deputy Electoral Officer Masego Shibli gave an update on the registered voter turnout and said: Of these, 55,019 were first-time registrations. ”
“Early voter turnout not only provides a positive tone for the registration period, but also proves that the public remains engaged in national politics,” Shibli said.
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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said the success of the second day of voter registration over the weekend proves that South Africans remain engaged in national politics.
This is the second weekend of voter registration at polling places. However, voter registration at IEC regional offices and online portals will continue to be accepted until President Cyril Ramaphosa declares his election date.
Briefing the media on the progress made on the first day of the voter registration weekend, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Shibli said: “The online voter registration portal recorded more than 20,525 transactions for him today alone, of which 7,234 were new registrations.This platform will allow him to register more than 24 times until the day the president declares election day. You can use your time.”
“This weekend's important registration drive builds on two major accomplishments by the Election Commission: Voter registration nationwide exceeds 27 million for the first time.”Second. , online registration platforms continue to deliver a return on investment,” Shiburi adds.