It was a busy weekend at the IEC's 22,925 voting stations where young and old came out in their numbers to either register or update their details.
The Independent Electoral Commission has voiced concerns about the dismal number of young people who have registered.
Registration stations in Katlehong on the East Rand, Vuwani in Limpopo and Marikana in the North West had to be closed due to service delivery protests on Saturday.
The ruling party has given an update on its state of readiness. The ANC says it will embark on an intensive voter registration drive through visits to various communities.
The IEC has called on eligible voters to go to their local polling stations and register.
The ANC conducted a voter registration drive at the Tshwane University of Technology, handing out T-shirts and pamphlets, but not everyone was pleased to see them.
The IEC says it's missing addresses for almost 16 million voters.
IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya says voter registration has proceeded well and encouraged eligible voters to ensure that they are registered.
Several Independent Electoral Commission voter registration stations across Cape Town have reported the bulk of new registrations are from young people.
Some people visiting registration centres have told EWN they want change in their communities.
IEC staff were forced to set up outside the centre after poor planning resulted in a double booking.
Voting stations across the country are now open and will close at 5pm.
People can register or check their details at voting stations across the country from 8am-5pm.
DA Leader Mmusi Maimane calls on Johannesburg residents to go out and register to vote.
IEC staff were reportedly victimised by protesters in Orange Farm on Saturday.
President Jacob Zuma has stressed the importance of this year’s local government elections.
Voting stations across South Africa are open to allow first time voters to register.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it’s confident that everything is on track ahead of this weekend’s voter registration, with over 10 million registration forms delivered to over 22,000 voting centres.
