ARE YOU READY TO

VOTE ON 3 AUGUST?
QUICK VOTING FACTS
WHAT TIME IS VOTING?

WHERE DO I VOTE?

7AM
TO
7PM

WHAT DO I NEED?

You may only vote at the voting station where

you are registered.

A valid ID document:
Smartcard ID
Green barcode ID
Valid Temporary ID
Certificate.

To check your voting station:

Dial *120*432#
SMS your ID to 32810 (R1)
Call 0800 11 8000
Visit www.elections.org.za

WHAT CAN I WEAR?

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Voters are allowed to wear clothing which features political party insignia.
It is only candidates and party agents who may not wear such clothing inside voting stations.
Speaking of what to wear... remember its still winter so dress warmly especially in the morning or
evening.

BALLOT

Dont take a picture of your ballot

paper.
Dont take any weapons to the voting
stations.

PAPER

HOW TO VOTE
1.

2.

VOTERS ROLL

INKED THUMB

3.

BALLOT PAPERS

BALLOT PAPER

4.

VOTING BOOTH

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Place your X in the box next to

the ward councillor (ward ballot
paper) and the political party (PR
ballot paper) of your choice. Then
fold your ballot papers and leave
the voting booth.
Remember, if you make a
mistake, call an election official to
give you a new ballot paper.

5.

If you are registered in a

metropolitan municipality you
get two ballot papers. If you are
registered in a local municipality you
get three ballot papers. Make sure
your ballot papers are stamped on
the back.

Voting staff will ink your left

thumb. This is special ink that
will not wash off for several
days to show everyone you
participated!

When you arrive at your voting station,

election officials will look at your ID
document and check for your name on
the voters roll for that specific voting
district.

BALLOT BOX

6.

ADDRESS UPDATE

ADDRESS UPDATE FORM

IEC

Place your
folded ballot
papers into the
relevant ballot
boxes.

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YOUR FUTURE
IS IN YOUR HANDS
Find us on: iecsouthafrica
For more information visit www.elections.org.za | 0800 11 8000

Voters whose
addresses do not
appear on the voters
roll will be asked to
complete an address
update form so that we
have your address for
future elections.

7.

LEAVE THE VOTING STATION

Share the fact that

youve voted with your
friends and family via
social media!
Remember though
selfies of ballot papers
are not allowed.
#ivoted
#2016Municipal
Elections