The elections are upon us! Most South Africans will vote on 8 May and South Africans casting a special vote, in exceptional circumstances, will vote on 6 or 7 May.

In these elections, South Africans over the age of 18, who are registered to vote, will elect South Africa’s Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs) in each province. You will get up to two ballots (one provincial and one national ballot) to vote for the proportional representation of political parties in these legislative bodies.

Where must I vote?

You are encouraged to vote at the voting station where you are registered, which you can locate at check.da.org.za, but you can vote at any voting station in your province if you will be away from home on election day.

If you are outside of the province where you are registered, you may vote but will only be able to vote on the national ballot.

If you will be out of the country and unable to vote on 6, 7 or 8 May, you have unfortunately missed the opportunity to vote abroad as this took place on 27 April.

What do I need to take with me?

In order to vote, all you will need is your valid, green, bar-coded ID book; temporary ID; or smart ID card. You do not need any FICA-type documents or proof of residence, and you cannot vote with a passport or driver’s license.

Any other questions or concerns?

Please visit check.da.org.za for answers to any other questions or concerns you may have or call us on 0861 22 55 32.