Johnathan Paoli
THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya personally attended the registration of eligible prisoners at the Zonderwater Correctional Service in Cullinan, Pretoria on Thursday.
The visit by the Chairperson formed part of the Electoral Commission’s voter registration drive for inmates, which ends on Friday, with the commission stating that it set aside the period of 30 January to 1 February 2024, specifically for inmates’ registration ahead of this year’s national and provincial elections.
“From now henceforth, the commission will continue to strengthen civic and voter education initiatives to make sure that voters are fully informed about their roles and responsibilities in the upcoming elections. This is important because an informed electorate is the bedrock of a thriving democracy,” Moepya said.
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo had earlier said the national voters’ roll has, for the first time, surpassed the 27 million mark and outlined the commission’s plans for
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