{"id":418,"date":"2024-05-18T02:40:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T00:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixleyindependent.co.za\/?p=418"},"modified":"2024-05-18T02:40:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-18T00:40:38","slug":"iec-ready-for-voting-outside-the-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixleyindependent.co.za\/?p=418","title":{"rendered":"IEC ready for voting outside the country"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has outlined the process for voting outside the country, allaying the fears of those who are unfamiliar with the procedures for voting in an overseas setting.<\/p>\n

Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said Friday will mark yet another milestone in the elections timetable – the first day of voting in the National and Provincial Elections 2024 \u2013 when citizens abroad can vote.<\/p>\n

\u201cSouth African citizens living in other countries will cast the first ballots on 17 May 2024. Nine countries will cast ballots on Friday while the rest of the 102 will cast ballots on Saturday, 18 May 2024,\u201d Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said at a media briefing held in Pretoria.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the high numbers of expected voters in London at 24 194, this station will operate on both the 18 and 19 May 2024,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Read:\u00a0All systems go for elections<\/a><\/p>\n

Mamabolo said the international segment of the voters roll for out-of-country voters has 56 698 voters, but the total number of people expected to vote is 76\u00a0580.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis comes after the approval of 20 886 VEC10 notifications from voters who informed the Chief Electoral Officer of their intention to vote outside of the country due to temporary absence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The commissioner said the IEC was ready to ensure that voting goes smoothly in 111 foreign missions around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll missions have already received the election materials, which include ballot papers, voting booths, ballot boxes, envelopes and a voter list.\u201d<\/p>\n

Voting stations will be open from 07:00am to 19:00pm, allowing 76 580 voters to exercise their right to vote in South Africa\u2019s 2024 National Elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn both voting days abroad, the Electoral Commission will keep extended hours to assist voters with any enquiries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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