It is a fine and sunny day in Joburg on November 1, perfect for residents across the community to cast their vote in this year’s municipal elections.
Voters are expected to elect a ward councillor for their respective ward and for political parties to get seats at municipal level.
President Cyril Ramaphosa called on all registered voters to take the opportunity of the public holiday to exercise their democratic right and civil duty.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has ensured that it is ready to deliver a fair and ‘transparent’ municipal election.
Chairperson Glen Mashinini confirmed at a briefing on October 26 that all measures are in place to ensure that the election runs smoothly.
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“The president urges voters to ensure that they adhere to the Covid-19 health regulations as they exercise their vote,” said the presidency.
Voting stations are open from 07:00 to 21:00 – don’t forget your ID and face mask.
Here are some of your voting stations:
Ward 72: Glenhazel Primary School, Jabula Recreation Centre, Linksfield Primary School
Ward 73: Houghton Primary School, Saxonwold Priamry School, Killarney Country Club
Ward 81: Old Apostolic Church, Bramley Primary School, Lyndhurst Baptist Church, Rembrandt Park Primary School
Ward 87: Greenside Primary School, Rosebank Primary School, Wits Education Campus
Ward 74: Fairway, H A Jack, Bramley, Orchads primary schools
Ward 91: St Davids’ Marist Inanda, Sandton Fire Station, Alexandra High School, Sandtonview School
Ward 90: Dunkeld Bowls Club, Hyde Park High School, George Lea Sports Club, Craighall Primary School
Ward 117: Rosebank, Saxonwold, Parkhurst, Blairegowrie primary schools
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