Voting in the National and Provincial Elections

To vote in the elections, you first need to be registered on the Voters' Roll. You'll then be able to vote at the voting station in the area that you're registered in. 

The voting process works as follows:

• You enter the voting station and your name is checked against the Voters' Roll to make sure that you're registered at that voting station and that you haven't already voted.
• Your thumb is inked and your name is crossed out on the voter's roll to indicate that you have voted, and to prevent anyone from voting twice.
• You're given a ballot paper for national and a separate ballot paper for provincial which contains a list of all the parties. Make sure that the back of your ballot paper is stamped or it will be considered invalid. 
• You place your mark on the ballot paper next to the party of your choice in private.
• Finally, cast your vote, by placing the marked ballot paper in the sealed voting box.

If you're physically disabled or visually impaired, you can choose someone to help you at the voting station. The Presiding Officer can also help you cast your vote, but an observer and, if available, 2 agents from different parties must be present.

For more information, contact the provincial IEC office:

Provincial office:
The Bridge, 1st Floor, Unit 4
304 Durban Road
Bellville
Cape Town
Tel: 021 910 5700
Fax: 021 910 4965