Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe has urged all citizens who have not yet registered or checked their details to visit the offices of the Electoral Commission of South Africa in their local municipalities.
The Minister, who is responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, said it is important for citizens to update their address details on the voters’ roll and register to vote during the 3 August polls.
He was briefing media on Thursday, during a post-Cabinet briefing, held in Cape Town.
“Registration secures your name on the voters’ roll so that you are able to vote. Cabinet calls on citizens to exercise our hard won democratic right to vote in the 2016 Local Government Elections on 3 August 2016,” said the Minister.
The Minister said voters can also SMS their ID number to 32810 or call the contact centre on 0800 11 8000 to verify their status.
He said Cabinet welcomed President Zuma’s announcement of 3 August 2016 as the date for the 2016 Local Government Elections.
“Government is pleased that the two registration weekends on 5 and 6 March, and 9 and 10 April, saw large numbers of potential voters visiting the voting stations, especially first-time voters and the youth.
“Cabinet thanks all those who responded to the call to register and check their details on the voters’ roll. It is through our collective participation that our democracy moves from strength to strength,” said Minister Radebe. - SAnews.gov.za
