IEC's Transparent Approach to Ballot Paper Handling and Counting Procedures for May 29 Elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has delineated the methodology to be employed for the handling of ballot papers and the counting procedures post the casting of votes on May 29.
Sy Mamabolo, the IEC's chief electoral officer, underscored the significance of transparency in the electoral process, affirming the IEC's steadfast commitment to upholding democratic principles of fairness and accuracy.
Mamabolo stressed that the counting of votes will be conducted at each voting station, in the presence of political party agents and observers, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout.
He clarified that the transportation of used ballots would only take place after the completion of a result slip at the station, a measure aimed at maintaining the integrity of the process.
Furthermore, Mamabolo highlighted the provision for all interested parties to capture an image of the official result of each voting station with their mobile phones.
Addressing the issue of uncounted ballots, Mamabolo emphasized that they would not be transported to the national results center, citing potential complications in the counting process. Instead, counting officers will be introduced to enhance the quality of result slips.
In preparation for the elections, Mamabolo revealed that over 200,000 officials are undergoing training to ensure the smooth operation of voting stations.
The announcement of final election results is slated for Sunday, June 2, allowing ample time for meticulous counting, resolution of disputes, and calculation of seat allocations.
This weekend will witness over 75,000 overseas voters participating, alongside 1.6 million South Africans casting special votes between May 27 and 29. The majority of the 27 million eligible voters are expected to turn out on May 29.
Sy Mamabolo, the IEC's chief electoral officer, underscored the significance of transparency in the electoral process, affirming the IEC's steadfast commitment to upholding democratic principles of fairness and accuracy.
Mamabolo stressed that the counting of votes will be conducted at each voting station, in the presence of political party agents and observers, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout.
He clarified that the transportation of used ballots would only take place after the completion of a result slip at the station, a measure aimed at maintaining the integrity of the process.
Furthermore, Mamabolo highlighted the provision for all interested parties to capture an image of the official result of each voting station with their mobile phones.
Addressing the issue of uncounted ballots, Mamabolo emphasized that they would not be transported to the national results center, citing potential complications in the counting process. Instead, counting officers will be introduced to enhance the quality of result slips.
In preparation for the elections, Mamabolo revealed that over 200,000 officials are undergoing training to ensure the smooth operation of voting stations.
The announcement of final election results is slated for Sunday, June 2, allowing ample time for meticulous counting, resolution of disputes, and calculation of seat allocations.
This weekend will witness over 75,000 overseas voters participating, alongside 1.6 million South Africans casting special votes between May 27 and 29. The majority of the 27 million eligible voters are expected to turn out on May 29.
