Last day for special votes application
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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says voters wishing to be registered for special voting have until the end of business day today.
“The Electoral Commission reminds voters that applications for special votes for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections will close on 3 May 2024. It is important to note that there are two categories of special votes affected by the deadline tomorrow.”
“The first relates to home visits for those registered voters who are infirm or have impaired mobility. Such voters may apply to be visited at home or a place of confinement.”
“The second category of special votes is available to any registered voter who wishes to vote early at their voting station.”
“The Commission reiterates that there is no automatic age-based qualification for a special vote. Special votes are available to all voters, but only upon application by the deadline date of 3 May.”
The Commission added that they have already registered and approved over a million people for special votes with Gauteng having leading numbers.
“Persons who intend to vote by special vote must first apply or cause an application to be submitted on their behalf as follows:
- Using the secured online application form found at www.elections.org.za
- By sending the identity number of the voter by SMS to 32249 (R1.00 per SMS) for voting station visits only.
- By submitting an Appendix 1B form at the local office of the IEC for a voting station special vote.
- By submitting an Appendix 1A form at the local office of the IEC for a home visit special vote.”
