Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 29 May
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Wednesday, 29 May.
Remember to bring everything you need when voting on Wednesday, Election Day, and know what to expect.
Once you’ve found your voting station, you can make your mark and get rewarded for it by these brands.
Check out our list of voting day freebies to find out more.
A mismarked ballot paper can end up muting your democratic voice. Find out here what constitutes a spoilt vote.
Meanwhile, Home Affairs extends branch hours for 29 May elections, facilitating ID services to accommodate first-time voters’ demand.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Wednesday, 29 May
Election Day: What to bring and what to expect
Tomorrow will be the seventh time that South Africans of all races, from all walks of life, from all corners of our country, will go to vote for national and provincial government.
Here is everything you should know about voting.
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO BRING WHEN VOTING
Election 2024: Here is how to find your voting station
With the Elections just a few hours away, it’s crucial to know where your voting station is. Have you found yours yet?
Click here and enter your address to see where a voting station is.
This is the seventh democratic election in South Africa.
Voters will, for the first time, receive three ballot papers instead of two ballots.
Voting? Here are some things you can get for FREE
On voting day, several brands are offering freebies to celebrate your participation.
We’ve got the scoop on all the exciting offers you can take advantage of while you exercise your democratic right. Don’t miss out on these special treats just for voting!
Tomorrow will be the seventh time that South Africans of all races, from all walks of life, from all corners of our country, will go to vote for national and provincial government.
Home Affairs extends hours for election day
In preparation for the upcoming elections on 29 May, the Department of Home Affairs has announced extended operational hours for its branches.
These branches will open at 8:00 and close at 21:00 on election day, providing services for ID applications and collections. This initiative aims to accommodate the increased demand for identification documents, particularly for those voting for the first time.
LOOK: Your ballot will be spoilt – if you fill it in like this
As South Africa holds its seventh democratic elections this week, voters will for the first time receive three ballot papers instead of two ballots.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged voters to carefully review and mark each of these three ballot papers before depositing them into the ballot box.
LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Wednesday, 29 May
Take a look at weather forecasts for all nine provinces here.