Johnathan Paoli
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo said South Africa has experienced the highest voter registration since the creation of the voters’ roll with 27.7 million citizens expected to cast their ballot during the 29 May National General Elections.
In outlining the state of readiness for the elections, during his introductory remarks at the Signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct and Ballot Paper Draw ceremony on Thursday at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Mamabosa said the IEC was well prepared.
“Elections are the foundation to our electoral project, fosters legitimacy, accountability, development and is part of our national character without which our project would be nothing,” the CEO said.
Mamabolo said 2.4 million voters have used the online portal with 9100 South Africans living abroad having successfully completed their notifications.
Also, the historical representation of young persons on the voters’ roll is showing signs of improving
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