By OBAKENG MAJE

The president of Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced the date for the National General Elections. Ramaphosa said in a statement that, this 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, determined 29 May 2024, as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections.

“We have 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, I convened a meeting with all nine Provincial Premiers and the IEC to discuss the state of readiness for the National General elections.

“The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa’s celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. Therefore, we call on all eligible voters to fully participate in this important and historic milestone of our democratic calendar,” he said.

Ramaphosa further said beyond the fulfilment of the constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are also a celebration of democratic journey and a determination of the future that they all desire. He added that, all South Africans should 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 urged unregistered voters to use the online registration platform to register. The proclamation to declare the date will be issued in due course,” said Ramaphosa.

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