Thursday, 28 March 2024
The Electoral
Commission confirms that is has received 82 objections in relation to
candidates nominated by 21 political parties for the 2024 National and
Provincial Elections.
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
The
Electoral Commission notes the judgement handed down by the Electoral Court in
relation to the registration of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Today, 26 March 2024, marks yet another milestone in the candidate nomination process ahead of South Africa's National and Provincial elections scheduled for 29 May 2024.
Monday, 11 March 2024
Over 27.79 million voters – the highest since the dawn of democracy in
South Africa – are eligible to cast their votes in the 2024 National and Provincial
Elections. The voters’ roll will be certified by the Chief Electoral Officer on 12 March 2024.
Saturday, 09 March 2024
The period for parties and independents candidates to submit their nomination details to participate in the upcoming National and Provincial Elections (NPE) closed yesterday, Friday 8 March 2024 at 17h00.
Thursday, 29 February 2024
The Electoral Commission releases the third quarter
Disclosure Report for the financial year 2023/24. The covers the period 1 October
to 31 December 2023.
Thursday, 29 February 2024
In the by-elections contested
on 28 February 2024, in Govan Mbeki Municipality, the African
National Congress (ANC) retained its seat.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
The Association of
African Election Authorities (AAEA) has reached a significant milestone in the effort
to harness the benefits of digital and social media, as well as mitigating the
potential harms. Supported by the Electoral Commission of
South Africa, it has launched the groundbreaking Principles and Guidelines for the Use
of Digital and Social Media in Elections in Africa.
Monday, 26 February 2024
The Electoral Commission confirms that
the date of the 2024 general elections was proclaimed by the President and all
the provincial Premiers on Friday, 23 February 2024. The proclamation of the
election date has certain legal consequences for the electoral process.
Friday, 23 February 2024
South Africans eligible voters have until midnight, Friday
23 February 2024, to register to vote or update their registration information
before the voters’ roll closes.