Comments on: I have registered to vote. Have you?

By: Nic Haralambous

Nic Haralambous — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:20:42 +0000

Peter – that’s precisely the wrong approach. Yes, the ANC will probably win the next election, but we don’t want them to win with a 65% majority. We need to take back the percentages from the ruling party and give them to the citizens of this country. We need to start being proactive, not defeatist.

By: PETER

PETER — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:12:35 +0000

Why waste your time, the ANC will win again.

By: Jade

Jade — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:36:59 +0000

Reluctantly registered 2 vote, luking back twas a gud idea coz i refuse to let our country get run by psychotic quacks like Julius Malema

By: Tselane

Tselane — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:23:30 +0000

I have proudly been registered(a first for me) as a 2009 voter since 23 September…..nd might I add,m looking 4ward 2 using the privilege….

By: tastebud

tastebud — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:22:26 +0000

Well I am a bit p….off as a permamnent resident because I am not allowed to vote even though I have lived here since 84. I don’t see why I should give up the passport of my birth country because I have chosen to live here….maybe you don’t agree? Government gladly took our vote in 1994 but not since!..although I agree the iec are doing a good job they couldn’t answer my question this morning re. this. You have an ID you can vote is what I was told but as far as I know this is not so… only citizens so..anyone out there who knows differently let me know as I would love to have my say too..
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By: Jayx

Jayx — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:28:14 +0000

Thank you David

I went to register today and indeed did not require any proof of address. The process was well orchestrated and I think we can commend the IEC on a job well done.

SA Rocks!!!

By: David Ansara

David Ansara — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:07:53 +0000

Jayx

No proof of address is required. You do however have to register in the area in which you live. I was asked and I told them, but no verification was needed.

I stand corrected, but if you registered in 1994 in CPT and you now live somewhere else (I’m assuming Gauteng?) you can still vote if you missed re-registration.

However, if you do this you will not be able to vote for your province, only for the national ballot.

Your best bet is to get on over to your nearest voting registration station, but there are still options for you if you miss out this weekend. But your province needs your vote!

By: Jayx

Jayx — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:43:21 +0000

Hi Nic

I be going tomorrow – I haven’t voted since ’94 and I am still registered in Cape Town.

Did you need to provide proof of address and, if so, what was considered acceptable proof?

Thanks