Ramaphosa announces May 29 as the day South Africa will hold its National General elections

Phuti Mosomane

President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally announced Wednesday 29 May 2024, as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections.

In a statement on Tuesday evening, spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa has in accordance with section 49(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, read with section 17 of the Electoral act of 1998, determined 29 May 2024, as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections.

“The President has also, in line with section 17(2) of the Electoral act 73 of 1998, consulted with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the election date. Furthermore, the President convened a meeting with all 9 Provincial Premiers and the IEC to discuss the state of readiness for the General elections,” he said.

The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa’s celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. Ramaphosa called on all eligible voters to fully