Johnathan Paoli
The Independent Electoral Commission officially launched its National and Provincial Elections 2024 campaign at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, in Gauteng on Tuesday.
The commission unveiled its communications strategy for the upcoming polls, including its election slogan and logo. Final voter registration dates and the timeline for the polls have been confirmed, with registration set to take place over the weekend of 18 and 19 November.
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo said that in light of the increasing number of South Africans who do not vote despite being eligible, the commission hoped to raise awareness about the importance of the elections in order to generate a higher voter turnout.
IEC commissioner Janet Yetta Love said earlier this month that she remained worried about declining voter turnout.
Local government elections witnessed the lowest-ever turnout in 2021 since the advent of democracy in 1994.
The focus of the IEC campaign is to encourage
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