Applications for special votes to be submitted by 3 May - IEC
It said that this provision was made for people who may be confined and could not reach voting stations.
FILE: A voting station sign during voter registration. Picture: Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - The IEC said that people who may need a special vote for the upcoming elections were expected to make their applications before May.
The commission gave an update on its state of readiness on Monday, outlining important dates ahead of the polls.
It said that this provision was made for people who may be confined and could not reach voting stations.
The IEC is urging the public to ensure that they apply for special votes for people such as the elderly, who require a visit to their home to cast their vote.
Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said that the applications should be submitted by 3 May.
"Home visits and voting station-based special votes will happen on two days, 27 and 28 May 2024."
For those who will be outside their voting district, including people who will be out of the country on election day, the IEC said they were required to alert the commission in writing.
These appliations should be submitted by 22 April.