JOHANNESBURG - The waiting game for South African citizens and political parties is over because the general elections are scheduled for Wednesday, 29 May 2024.Moreover, Ramaphosa met with the country’s premiers and the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa to discuss the upcoming polls.
“Beyond the fulfilment of our constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are also a celebration of our democratic journey and a determination of the future that we all desire,” said Ramaphosa. He further urged citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote and called on those who will embark of electioneering campaigns to do so in a peaceful fashion.
Thus far, the Economic Freedom Fighters and the Democratic Alliance have held their elections manifesto launches. Meanwhile, the govern African National Congress is due to launch its manifesto this Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
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