Elections

ELECTIONS

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Changing your Details on the Voters' Roll

The Voters' Roll needs to be as accurate and inclusive as possible. Voters' details must be correct. This means that the Voters' Roll needs to be continually updated. >

Checking Whether you are Registered on the Voters' Roll

Before you can vote in an election, you need to be registered on the voter's roll. >

Registering on the Voters' Roll

Before you can vote in the National or Municipal elections, you need to be registered on the voter's roll. >

Voting in Municipal Elections and By-elections

Municipal Elections The last municipal elections were held on 5 December 2000. These elections determine who will represent voters on local and district municipalities. >

Voting in the National and Provincial Elections

These elections take place every five years. They determine who will rule the country and how many seats each political party will have in parliament. They also determine which party will run each province. >

The content on this page was last updated on 27 February 2004

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