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CEO of IEC Simon Mamabulo addresses those gathered at the IEC ROC for the election results. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

Voter registration weekend

IEC lauds its online registration platform after 'successful' weekend

By Babalo Ndenze

The IEC on Monday said it was pleased that over 1.7 million South Africans registered on Saturday and Sunday.

  • The new Voter Management Device that will be used to improve data capturing of voters for elections in South Africa. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    IEC reaches over half of its target for new registered voters

    The IEC’s voter management devices experienced glitches with its mapping functionality on Saturday, but the issues were resolved and systems proceeded to function seamlessly.

    333 days ago
  • FILE: At least 2,800 stations will open across the province at 8 am on Saturday morning as the final voter registration weekend gets under way ahead of the elections on 1 November. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    IEC on high alert for protests in Gauteng ahead of voter registration weekend

    The IEC's Thabo Masemola said they held two successful meetings with the provincial authorities and had identified some potential hotspots.

    335 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi. Picture: GCIS

    WATCH LIVE: Motsoaledi briefing on voter registration weekend plans

    Home Affairs offices are expected to be open to issue identity cards this weekend.

    335 days ago
  • EXPLAINER: How to register to vote this weekend

    The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will introduce the Voter Management Device (VMD) which will replace the old "zip-zip" devices used for voter registration. It is said to be a technological improvement. Here’s an explainer on how it will be used and also how to register online. #Elections2021 #RegistrationWeekend

    337 days ago
  • Minister of Health Joe Phaahla. Picture: @HealthZA/Twitter.

    Vaccine campaign to be integrated with voter registration weekend - Phaahla

    Before South Africans head to the polls on 1 November, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said government would be working closely with the Independent Electoral Commission and political parties.

    343 days ago
  • FILE: While the commission will make announcements relating to the electoral programme and its readiness, political parties have less than two months to hit the campaign trail.  Picture: Cindy Archillies/Eyewitness News.

    IEC to determine whether it’s possible to hold voter registration weekend

    The commission was locked in meetings over the weekend following last week's judgment by the Constitutional Court, which ruled the elections must take place between 27 October and 1 November this year.

    347 days ago
  • FILE: IEC officials prepare to welcome eligible voters on the first day of the final weekend of registration. Picture: Katleho Sekhotho/Eyewitness News

    National voter registration for local govt polls set for 17 & 18 July - IEC

    Usually, the IEC holds two registration weekends just ahead of polling day, however, the commission said that it took the decision due to budget constraints.

    463 days ago
  • IEC officials prepare to welcome eligible voters on the first day of the final weekend of registration. Picture: Katleho Sekhotho/EWN

    IEC satisfied with last voter registration weekend

    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.

    1299 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Gauteng ANC eyes first-time voters, young people ahead of voter registration

    The Independent Electoral Commission has voiced concerns about the dismal number of young people who have registered.

    1311 days ago
  • FILE: A resident checks her name at a voting station. Picture: EWN

    IEC: Voter registration weekend a success

    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.

    1621 days ago
  • ANC’s Head of Elections Fikile Mbalula addressing the media on the ruling party’s campaign goal for 2019 national elections. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Zuma to join ANC leaders on voter registration drive

    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.

    1623 days ago
  • Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials during voter registration weekend. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    IEC calls on South Africans to utilise last day of weekend drive

    The IEC has called on eligible voters to go to their local polling stations and register.

    2322 days ago
  • Gauteng ANC Provincial Chairperson Paul Mashatile during a voter registration campaign at TUT. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Mixed reception for ANC during TUT voter registration drive

    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.

    2322 days ago
  • Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials during voter registration weekend. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    You may be registered but IEC urges voters to check addresses

    The IEC says it's missing addresses for almost 16 million voters.

    2322 days ago
  • Denver residents in the Johannesburg inner city have welcomed the peaceful registration process in their area, following disruptions in the previous voter registration weekend. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    IEC gives day one of voter registration weekend a thumbs up

    IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya says voter registration has proceeded well and encouraged eligible voters to ensure that they are registered.

    2322 days ago
  • Nineteen-year-old Desmond Wareley was among a number of young first time voters who registered across Cape Town on Sunday 6 March 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Youth dominates new voter registration in Cape Town

    Several Independent Electoral Commission voter registration stations across Cape Town have reported the bulk of new registrations are from young people.

    2356 days ago
  • Registration continues in Denver with no incidents this morning. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN

    'Change will come if you register to vote'

    Some people visiting registration centres have told EWN they want change in their communities.

    2356 days ago
  • EC forced to make alternative plans because Sea Point Civic Centre has been booked for a wedding. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN

    IEC forced to make way for wedding at Sea Point Civic Centre

    IEC staff were forced to set up outside the centre after poor planning resulted in a double booking.

    2356 days ago
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