A total of 937,144 voters cast their special votes over the past two days, as confirmed by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Tuesday. This milestone sets a hopeful tone for the seventh National and Provincial Elections set for today.
“The Electoral Commission extends its gratitude to South Africans who registered for and cast special votes at 22,626 voting stations and home visits over the past two days. At a point in the course of this afternoon indications were that 937,144 voters had been processed,” announced Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Electoral Commission, Sy Mamabolo.
During a briefing held at the National Results Operation Centre at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Tuesday evening, Mamabolo noted that this figure surpasses that of previous elections, suggesting a promising voter turnout for the next day.
“We are pleased by the diligence of the electoral staff who visited voters at homes and places of confinement to administer home visits,” Mamabolo added. His commendation extends to voters who, for various personal reasons, were unable to cast their special votes within the designated days, reassuring them that they can still vote on Election Day at their registered stations.
While expressing gratitude to the cooperative voters, the commission also voiced concerns regarding incidents of unlawful behaviour.
“However, the commission remains concerned with incidents of unlawful conduct directed at its operations or against electoral officials. Accordingly, we urge all South Africans, including political party members, supporters, and ordinary citizens to allow electoral officials to carry out their responsibilities,” implored Mamabolo.
The lessons gathered from the two days of special voting will be instrumental in refining operations for Wednesday. The CEO took this opportunity to rally the remaining 26 million eligible voters to participate in Election Day.
“The network of 23,292 voting stations will open for voting at 07:00 and close at 21:00. It is important to emphasise that eligible voters who will be at the voting station at 21:00 will be allowed to vote and not turned away.”
Mamabolo reiterated the necessity for voters to cast their ballots at their registered voting stations, reminding the public that exceptions to this rule require prior notification.
“Notifications in this regard closed on May 17. Approximately 360,000 voters have been approved to vote outside their voting districts,” he affirmed.
On a broader note, the Electoral Commission shared that out-of-country voting has already concluded at 111 foreign missions, with over 78,000 South African citizens abroad participating between 17, 18, and 19 May 2024.
Today marks the final chapter of special voting, setting the stage for a pivotal Election Day that holds the promise of a vibrant democratic expression. The commission encourages South Africans to turn out in large numbers and shape the future of their nation with their votes.
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