South Africa 2009 National Assembly and Provincial Legislature elections
2009 National Assembly and Provincial Legislature elections
About the 2009 Elections
Am I registered?
Registration for 2009 National and Provincial elections is now closed.
Want to know if you have already registered? Do one of the following:
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Enter your ID number online [www] https://www.elections.org.za/AmRegistered/AmRegisterd.aspx[opens new window](accessed 07 Apr 2009).
- SMS your ID number to 32810
- Call the toll-free number 0800 11 8000 from the land line.
Expatriate Voting
Constitutional Court Ruling [www] https://www.constitutionalcourt.org.za/site/Richter.htm[opens new window](accessed 07 Apr 2009).
Special Vote
1. Who qualifies?
Special voting is prescribed by section 33 of the Electoral Act with provisions of chapter 3 of the Election Regulation. If one of those categories applies to you, you can apply for special vote and vote before Election Day. To apply for a special vote you need to complete VEC1 form [www]https://www.elections.org.za/Documents/Voting2009/VEC1 Application%20for%20special%20vote%20New.pdf[opens new window](accessed 07 Apr 2009).
2. Notify Provincial IEC
You need to notify the Chief Electoral Officer of the following:
- Your intention to vote;
- The place where you intend to cast your vote and
- Complete VEC1 form.
The completed form must return to the Chief Electoral Officer, by hand; mail, post or fax to one of the following addresses:
Hand-delivery notification to:
Election House
260 Walker Street
Sunnysite;
Pretoria.
Email notification to: [email protected]
Post notification to:
P.O Box 7943
Pretoria
0001
South Africa.
Fax notification to:
012 428 5566 or
012 428 5279
Election Resources
- Parties participating in the 2009 elections
- Candidates Lists per party [www] https://www.elections.org.za/candidates/Candidates%20Lists%20per%20Party.pdf[opens new window](accessed 12 March 2009).
Electoral Legislations and Regulations
For the main provisions and related electoral materials click here
