Two municipal ward by-elections will take place in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday, 30 November 2016.
The by-elections are being contested by 10 candidates representing five political parties.
KwaZulu-Natal:
• Ward 31 in the uMhlathuze Municipality – KZN282 will be contested by Zodwa Zulu of the Academic Congress Union; Sipho Francis Ntombela of the African National Congress; Thandizwe Sydney Mthembu of the Economic Freedom Fighters; Bhekuyise Mabasa of the Inkatha Freedom Party, and Thamsanqa Bonginkosi Mthembu of the National Freedom Party. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor. The voter turnout for this ward in the 2016 Municipal Elections was 62.93%
• Ward 32 in the uMhlathuze Municipality – KZN282 will be contested by Rejoice Ntombi Gumede of the Academic Congress Union; Mntozofika Ndlovu of the African National Congress; Msizeni Maxwell Nxumalo of the Economic Freedom Fighters; Zodwa Harriet Mkhize of the Inkatha Freedom Party, and Nkosingiphile Abraham Mthembu of the National Freedom Party. The ward was previously represented by the African National Congress and became vacant as a result of the resignation of the councillor. The voter turnout for this ward in the 2016 Municipal Elections was 67.64%
Voting will take place at voting stations in the relevant wards from 07h00 to 21h00 on Wednesday, 30 November 2016.
You must be registered in a voting district within ward being contested in the by-election to be eligible to vote. Voters must provide identification (either a green bar-coded ID book, a smartcard ID or a valid Temporary ID Certificate). Registered voters can SMS their ID number to 32810 (cost R1 per sms) or dial *120*432# and follow the prompts to check their voting station details.
Voters who need more information on the by-elections should contact their local Municipal Electoral Officer during office hours or visit the IEC website at www.elections.org.za. Contact details for Municipal Electoral Officers are available on the website (under Contact Us).
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28 November 2016
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