The Independent Electoral Commission is forging ahead with preparations for the Local Government Elections in 27 days’ time.
There is a total of 1 718 independent candidates and at least 325 political parties contesting the elections.
As the date looms, SABC News asked South Africans how they feel about the elections.
“I think it is very important for all South Africans to vote because voting gives you power. If you are not voting, you giving away that power, you are giving away to somebody else the right to vote on your behalf. We know, we got a situation in the country where we need to get things right, things are not right at the moment, things are looking scrappy at the moment, we need to rectify the situation,” says a citizen.
“Please vote, it’s important to vote, every vote in the new directions, vote for better service delivery,” says a citizen.
Applications for special votes for #LGE2021 close at 5pm today, 4 Oct. A special vote allows a registered voter who can’t vote at their voting station on election day to vote on 30/31 Oct. Find out who can apply & how at https://t.co/NtgTSqVGbf. Please RT. pic.twitter.com/zeeClsj4gq
— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) October 4, 2021
LGE 2021 I Are young people eager to participate in the municipal elections?
