South Africans to go to polls on May 7
President Jacob Zuma hails upcoming elections as historic.
SOUTH Africans will vote in the 2014 general election on Wednesday, 7 May. The announcement was made on Friday by President Jacob Zuma. This will be the fifth democratic elections, where all South Africans above the age of 18 will have an opportunity to elect their provincial and national leadership.
“We are very proud of the manner in which we adhere to constitutional and democratic processes in our country. We hold national general elections without fail every five years, which demonstrates the maturing of our democracy,” said Zuma on Friday.
Zuma said he has met with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and premiers to discuss preparations.
“I am satisfied that the IEC preparations are at an advanced stage. These are historic elections as they take place during the 20th anniversary of our freedom from apartheid bondage,” said the President.
