By Blessing Chinagorom
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 29 May 2024, as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections in the country.
In a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday while stated that the announcement is in accordance with section 49(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, read with section 17 of the Electoral act of 1998.
President Ramaphosa has also in line with section 17(2) of the Electoral act 73 of 1998, consulted with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the election date.
Furthermore, South African President convened a meeting with all 9 Provincial Premiers and the IEC to discuss the state of readiness for the General elections.
The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa’s celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. Therefore, the President called on all eligible voters to fully participate in this important and historic milestone of our democratic calendar.
He said, “Beyond the fulfilment of our constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are also a celebration of our democratic journey and a determination of the future that we all desire.
“I call on all South Africans to exercise their democratic right to vote and for those who will be campaigning to do so peacefully, within the full observance of the law. We also urge unregistered voters to use the online registration platform to register”, said President Ramaphosa.