IEC to provide details of Elections Timetable

With the 2024 National and Provincial Elections getting closer, the Electoral Commission (IEC) will brief the media on key aspects of the Elections Timetable in the run-up to Election Day. 'The briefing will cover, among other things, special vote applications, a list of voting stations, notification to vote out-of-country, and a breakdown of the candidates contesting in the 2024 national and provincial elections,' the IEC said. The briefing is set to be held on Tuesday. These elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. This year marks 30 years since millions of South Africans cast their ballot in the first democratic election of 1994. The 30-year celebrations is premised on celebrating the gains, achievements, and the milestone of 30 years of democratic rule as well as living in a free and democratic society. South Africans will once again get an opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote on 29 May 2024. Annually, the month of April is designate d as Freedom Month in South Africa. Source: South African Government News Agency