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The Importance of Registering to Vote in South Africa

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As the Electoral Commission of South Africa gears up for voter registration weekend, it is imperative to emphasise the pivotal role of registering to vote, and more critically, using the act of registering as the starting point on a journey towards the robust and sustained civic action and participation needed from all citizens, in order to protect and preserve our democracy.

Voting is not merely a civic duty ; it is the cornerstone of a vibrant and participatory democracy. As the Electoral Commission of South Africa gears up for voter registration weekend, it is imperative to emphasise the pivotal role of registering to vote, and more critically, using the act of registering as the starting point on a journey towards the robust and sustained civic action and participation needed from all citizens, in order to protect and preserve our democracy.

The work starts NOW, but continues after the 2024 general elections. Here are eight reasons that I encourage you to register:The importance of this seemingly simple act can never be overstated, both here in South Africa and abroad. In South Africa, a nation that has undergone significant political transformations over our three decades of democracy, the act of voting, by deliberate design, holds immense power in shaping the future. At the heart of any democracy lies the principle of representatio

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