Need any election questions answered? MyCandidate South Africa is here to help
MyCandidate South Africa stands ready to provide vital, reliable information on the voting process and the candidates featured on the ballot papers.
FILE: A voting station sign during voter registration. Picture: Eyewitness News
Pippa Hudson interviews Richard Gevers, Founder and CEO of Open Cities Lab.
Listen below.
With just two days to go until scores of South Africans head to the polls, today marked the beginning of two days of special voting.
On Wednesday, millions of voters will take their turn to select a party or independent candidate to represent them in the National Assembly and provincial legislature.
However, many voters remain uncertain about which party or independent candidate to vote for, as well as the intricacies of the three-ballot system.
To ease voter uncertainties, MyCandidate South Africa stands ready to provide vital, reliable information on the voting process and the candidates featured on the ballot papers.
Gevers emphasises the goal of making the voting process less daunting for first-time voters, ensuring they are well-prepared and informed before casting their ballots, with information directly sourced from the IEC.
"The information from the app is pulled directly from the IEC."
- Richard Gevers, Founder and CEO – Open Cities Lab
Looking for some guidance as you prepare for the upcoming election? Dive into these articles for valuable insights and assistance in navigating the voting process:
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- PICS: First look at the 3 ballot papers
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