Live update: Municipal elections 2021 registration weekend #iMadeMyMark
JOBURG – Follow this post for live updates from voting stations across Joburg north.
Voter registration for the municipal elections is underway this weekend, September 18 and 19 from 08.00 to 17.00 on both days for registrations.
The Sandton Chronicle is on the ground gathering the thoughts of you, our readers, and potential mayoral candidates. Don’t forget to share your moments with us by tagging us on social media and using the hashtag #IMadeMyMark
10:45: Action SA Mayoral candidate, Herman Mashaba at Sandton Fire Station
Herman Mashaba who recently launched the new political party Action SA, has been a Sandton resident for over 20 years. He visited the Sandton Fire Station registration area.
Action SA Ward 91 candidate James Badenhorst spoke to the Chronicle. Watch the video below.
10:30: Bryanston Parallel Medium and Pre Primary Ward 106
The station is empty according to DA ward 106 representative Keith Warmback. The weather seems to also be playing a part in the lack of people registering to vote but he suggests that Sunday may have more citizens present.
Watch the full video below:
ANC Ward 106 chairperson Dumisani Hlongwane spoke about the lack of voter confidence.
10:00: Sandton Sports Club:
The stations are currently very quiet and reports suggest that the IEC system is struggling but is being attended to.
ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION UPDATE #REGWEEKEND #LGE2021: We are aware of an issue with our website which relates to the mapping functionality. We're working on it and services should resume normally in an hour. Please bear with us.
— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) September 18, 2021
09:30: Sandton Fire Station
DA Mayoral Candidate Mpho Phalatse spoke about finally getting the elections and voter registration underway.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) encouraged eligible voters to register.
The commission assured the public that it would follow all the Covid-19 protocols to ensure safety at their voting stations.
These are some of the protocols in place:
- Wear a mask: If you don’t have a mask or a face cover, the elections officials will refuse you entry.
- Wait your turn before entering the voting station as only a limited number of people may be gathered inside the venue at the same time.
- Keep a distance of 1.5m from your fellow voters, elections officials, party agents and observers.
- Liquid sanitiser on your hands by an election official before you enter and leave.
- Bring your own pen for filling in forms
- All voting station surfaces will be wiped with 70% alcohol disinfectant before and after use.
- Say if it’s not okay. Politely speak up if people are too close to you, or if anyone’s behaviour makes you feel uncomfortable. Keep yourself and others safe.
