Cabinet has called on South Africans to ensure they have their green bar-coded ID book, smart ID card or temporary identity certificate in preparation for the 2019 elections.
In a statement on Thursday, Cabinet appealed to voters to verify their voting district and details at the Electoral Commission’s voter registration weekend on 26 and 27 January 2019, when all the country’s 22 932 voting stations will open from 8am to 5pm. Citizens can also verify their registration information online at https://www.elections.org.za/regweekend/.
Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Glen Mashinini said the 2019 general elections would likely be held in May. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the date in due course. – SAnews.gov.za
