The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer special votesspecial votes on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of Election Day on May 29, 2024.
Special votes for South Africans abroad have already been cast. Domestic special votes cater to those who are infirm, have impaired mobility, or cannot access voting stations on Election Day. These voters will either be visited at their homes or will cast their votes early at designated stations.
IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi, announced at a media briefing that over 1.6 million South Africans have been approved for special voting. About 624,593 voters will receive home visits from IEC staff, with the remainder voting at stations.
Special votes will be administered in the presence of representatives and observers. Voters must have their identity documents for verification. Ballots will be placed in double envelopes to maintain voter anonymity and ensure proper verification.
Voting stations for special votes will operate from 9am to 5pm. Ballots will be securely stored until they are counted on May 29.
The IEC has made provisions for persons with disabilities, including the use of a Universal Ballot Template developed with the South African National Council for the Blind.
Done by: Veerle Kroon
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