Central SA
Voter registration open for by-elections in the Free State─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 09:41 Tue, 23 Jul 2024
“Residents of wards 18, 20, 22, and 25 in Mangaung, as well as ward 35 in Matjhabeng, are urged to verify and update their registration details at their respective voting stations.”
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that voters can register this coming weekend for by-elections scheduled to take place in two municipal areas in the Free State on 11 September 2024.
This follows the resignation of five DA councillors from their positions in the Mangaung and Matjhabeng municipalities.
Residents of Wards 18, 20, 22, and 25 in Mangaung, as well as Ward 35 in Matjhabeng, are urged to verify and update their registration details at their respective voting stations. The IEC spokesperson in the Free State, Mathabo Rasengane, confirmed that the following voting stations will be open on Saturday (27/7) and Sunday (28/7) from 08:00 until 17:00.
Residents of Mangaung and Matjhabeng are advised to check their registration status ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Photo: OFM News
Mangaung:
• Ward 18: Fauna Primary School, Phutanang Primary School (Ferreira), Eersteling Farm School, Bainsvlei Municipal Clinic, Bloemfontein School of Autism, and Willows Primary School. The ward has a registered population of 10,313 voters.
• Ward 20: St Michaels School, Sentraal Secondary, NG Gemeente Heuwelkruin, Tent (at Pentagon), Tent (at Heuwelsig Reserve Park), and Bloemheuwel Kerk, with 9,681 registered voters.
• Ward 22: Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, Bainsvlei Library, Tent (at Chris Barnard), Tent (at Anna M Louw), and NG Kerk in Langenhoven Park, with 8,871 registered voters.
• Ward 25: Fichardt Park Primary School, President Brand Primary School, Tent (at Jan Enslin Avenue), Tent (at Pellissier Drive), Rosehof High School, Bobbies Park, and Tent (at Jan Fiskaal Avenue), with 9,920 registered voters.
Matjhabeng:
• Ward 35: T.S Matlaletsa Primary School, Odensia Primary School, Tshepong Mine Hostel, Jabulani Village, Western Holdings Mine Primary School, Reahola Housing Complex, and Merino Farm, with 6,074 registered voters.
Several independent candidates will be contesting the election. Photo: OFM News
Rasengane reminded voters to bring along their ID, either the green barcoded ID book, a smart ID, or a valid temporary ID certificate.
“Voters must also complete their physical address on registration or provide sufficient particulars of their place of residence. However, documents such as proof of address or municipal accounts are not required,” she said.
Rasengane also reminded voters that it is a criminal offence to register and vote outside of the area in which they reside.
