Voters who will not be able to cast their ballots on May 29 can now register to vote on May 27 or 28 until May 3.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says the special vote period has been expanded to two days, compared to one day during previous elections.
According to the IEC, voters who will be unable to visit their polling stations on May 29th due to physical disability or pregnancy can register for officials to visit their homes on May 27 and 28.
Additionally, voters who cannot be in the vicinity of their registered polling station on polling day due to work, can also register to cast a special vote.
Voters can register to cast their special vote on the IEC's website or at their nearest IEC office.
How do you apply for a special vote?
- To apply for a special vote, you need to be a registered voter and have a green bar-coded ID, a smart ID card, or a valid temporary identity certificate.
- To apply for a special vote, visit www.elections.org.za and complete your application online for a voting station visit or home visit.
- To apply for special votes at voting stations only, SMS your ID number to 32249 (R1 per SMS).
- You can also complete your application manually by downloading the special votes application form (VEC1) at www.elections.org.za or collecting an application form from your local IEC office.
- You will be notified by SMS if you application for a special vote has been approved.
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ð§Special Vote applications open! If infirm, disabled, pregnant, or unable to vote on election day, apply now. #SAelection24.
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ð¹ Apply online: https://t.co/mMsYGkaHCy
ð¹ SMS ID to 32249 (Voting station only)
ð¹ Apply at local IEC office during business hours. pic.twitter.com/2vqFHFDCmU
