The Home Affairs Department today
said cabinet has approved the publication of the draft Electoral Amendment Bill
2013.
The Draft Electoral Amendment Bill
seeks to introduce a provision in the electoral laws to allow South Africans
abroad and prisoners the right to vote.
The electoral Act will be amended
should the bill be approved by Parliament.
Departmental Spokesperson Ronnie
Mamoepa explains that the Draft electoral amendment bill 2013 seeks to
introduce the provision in the electoral laws to allow South Africans abroad and
prisoners the right to vote.
Mamoepa added that the electoral amendment bill 2013 also proposes the introduction of special votes prior to Election Day for provincial legislatures for those South Africans who cannot vote in their voting stations, as a result of their physical infirmity, disability or pregnancy.
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