The South African government issued an urgent call to its citizens, urging them to participate in the upcoming registration weekend to secure their eligibility for voting in the 2024 elections.
Scheduled for November 18-19, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa aims to facilitate voter registrations for the forthcoming national and provincial elections.
Emphasizing the importance of civic participation, Nomonde Mnukwa, acting director general of the Government Communication and Information System, particularly encouraged the youth, especially first-time eligible voters, to register. Mnukwa highlighted the significant role of the youth vote in upholding a thriving democracy, asserting that voting empowers individuals to enact change and amplify their voices.
To enable registration, Mnukwa urged South Africans aged 18 and above to bring their national identity documents and visit the registration centres located nationwide.
Assuring a secure registration process, Mnukwa affirmed the government’s commitment to a peaceful registration weekend. Additionally, the South African Police Service has been tasked to swiftly address any attempts to disrupt the registration process.
The IEC announced the opening of 23,296 registration stations across the country to facilitate the registration procedure.
South Africa is gearing up for the 2024 presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections, underscoring the significance of this registration initiative for ensuring widespread participation in the democratic process.
