Cape Town – The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that applications for special votes will close on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Those intending to vote via special vote must apply through various methods including online, SMS, or by submitting forms at local IEC offices.
Special votes are available for voters with infirmities, impaired mobility, or those wishing to vote early at their designated voting station, the commission said.
There is no automatic age-based qualification for special votes, and applications must be submitted by the deadline.
Over a million special vote applications have already been approved.
Special voting will take place on May 27 and 28, while Election Day is scheduled for May 29, 2024.
The commission said that late applications will not be accepted, urging registered voters to submit their applications before the deadline.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
