THE race has now begun for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.
This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the elections will be held end of May.
According to a statement from The Presidency, President Ramaphosa, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Electoral Act of 1998, has chosen May 29, 2024, as the date for the upcoming elections.
This decision was made after consulting with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), as required by law.
Presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya said President Ramaphosa convened a meeting with all nine Provincial Premiers and the IEC to assess the state of readiness for the elections.
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“The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. Therefore, President Ramaphosa calls on all eligible voters to fully participate in this important and historic milestone of our democratic calendar,” said Magwenya.
Ramaphosa said: “Beyond the fulfilment of our constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are also a celebration of our democratic journey and a determination of the future that we all desire,”
The President called on all South Africans to exercise their democratic right to vote and for those who will be campaigning to do so peacefully, within the full observance of the law.
“We also urge unregistered voters to use the online registration platform to register,” said President Ramaphosa.
The Presidency said the proclamation to declare the date will be issued in due course.
