Voter registration weekend
IEC lauds its online registration platform after 'successful' weekend
The IEC on Monday said it was pleased that over 1.7 million South Africans registered on Saturday and Sunday.
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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.
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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.
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WATCH LIVE: Motsoaledi briefing on voter registration weekend plans
Home Affairs offices are expected to be open to issue identity cards this weekend.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You may be registered but IEC urges voters to check addresses
The IEC says it's missing addresses for almost 16 million voters.
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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.
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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.
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'Change will come if you register to vote'
Some people visiting registration centres have told EWN they want change in their communities.
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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.
