The earliest possible date for next year’s local government elections is 4 August 2021 and must be held before 1 November 2021.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa announced these dates for the 2021 local government elections during a virtual briefing to parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday. The IEC also gave an update on its readiness for the 2021 LGE, which, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, looks set to go ahead.He said the electoral system remains unaltered, with half the number of councillors being elected directly from wards and the balance of councillors elected from party lists.“Importantly, there has not, for this coming year, been any changes to the outer municipal boundaries ahead of next year’s elections.
“ not desirable to have an election in season of inclement weather. Similarly, avoid public holidays, school holidays and periods of examinations,” he said.The IEC’s procurement process for materials to support voter registration events has commenced. The delivery date for all registration materials is scheduled for 15 December while the procurement for voting materials is planned to commence in August 2020.The procurement and distribution of health-related materials may be necessary, the IEC said.
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