{"id":215368,"date":"2022-02-02T09:35:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T07:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/voting-for-special-votes-in-by-elections-underway\/"},"modified":"2022-02-02T09:35:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T07:35:39","slug":"voting-for-special-votes-in-by-elections-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/voting-for-special-votes-in-by-elections-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"Voting for special votes in by-elections underway"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says voting started on Monday for South Africans who have registered for special votes for the by-elections in eThekwini, Okhahlamba and Nongoma Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal and in the Kai! Garib Municipality in the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n

Special votes were cast at voting stations and the homes of voters who registered for home visits.<\/p>\n

These by-elections arose on account of the death of councillors and resignations following the general elections of local councils on 1 November 2021. These by-elections involve 23 voting stations encompassing 33 534 registered voters.<\/p>\n

General voting starts at 7am and close at 9pm today.<\/p>\n

The Electoral Commission urges eligible voters in the affected wards to go out and participate in the elections of their local representatives.<\/p>\n

The specific details related to each ward as follows:<\/p>\n

EThekwini<\/strong><\/p>\n

A total of eight political parties have fielded candidates for this by-election which takes place in Ward 101. The following candidates will contest the ward:<\/p>\n

1.    African Restoration Alliance \u2013 Kamala Thomas<\/p>\n

2.    African Freedom Revolution \u2013 Mlungise Philimon Sithole<\/p>\n

3.    African Matungwa Community – Gabisile Irene Khumalo<\/p>\n

4.    African National Congress \u2013 Mkhipeni Mzimuni Ngiba<\/p>\n

5.    Democratic Alliance \u2013 Kethokuhle Siboniso Sibisi<\/p>\n

6.    Economic Freedom Fighters \u2013 Emmanuel Lucky Mvundla<\/p>\n

7.    Inkatha Freedom Party \u2013 Qhambushilo Mkhize<\/p>\n

8.    Truly Alliance \u2013 Cassim Ebrahim Malani<\/p>\n

Voting will take place in the following five voting stations:<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Westridge Park Tennis Stadium<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Mayville Secondary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         University of Natal Sports Field<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Carrington Heights Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Westridge High School<\/p>\n

There are 16 124 registered voters eligible to vote in this ward. <\/p>\n

Okhahlamba<\/strong><\/p>\n

Six political parties have fielded candidates for the by-election which is occasioned by the resignation of a councillor in Ward 6.<\/p>\n

The following parties will contest the ward:<\/p>\n

1.    Africa Matungwa Community \u2013 Mlandeni Clement Khumalo<\/p>\n

2.    African National Congress – Innocent Mondli Ngcobo<\/p>\n

3.    African People\u2019s Movement \u2013 Siphokwakhe Isaac Hlongwane<\/p>\n

4.    Economic Freedom Fighters \u2013 Nkosingiphile Majozi<\/p>\n

5.    Inkatha Freedom Party \u2013 Robert Simangaliso Ngwenya<\/p>\n

6.    National Freedom Party \u2013 Sandile Ndaba<\/p>\n

Voting will take place in the following six voting stations:<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Hlelokuhle Creche (New Stand)<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Bangani High School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Ebusingatha Combined Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Obonjaneni Combined Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Faith Mission Church Ebusingatha<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Myendane Primary School<\/p>\n

A total of 4 176 voters are registered in this ward.<\/p>\n

Nongoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two set of by-elections in the Nongoma local municipality.<\/p>\n

Four political parties have fielded candidates for the by-election which takes place in Ward 17. The by-election is occasioned by the death of a councillor.<\/p>\n

The following parties will contest the ward:<\/p>\n

1.    African National Congress \u2013 Mhlobiseni Enort Ngcobo<\/p>\n

2.    Economic Freedom Fighters \u2013 Sthembiso Msawenkosi Zulu<\/p>\n

3.    Inkatha Freedom Party – Sibongile Thifiza Mcwango<\/p>\n

4.    National Freedom Party \u2013 Bongukwazi Sonbon Mbatha<\/p>\n

Voting will take place in the following five districts:<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Magenqeza Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Qhoqhoza Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Efefe Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Mthombowesizwe High School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Ntombazi Primary School<\/p>\n

A total of 4 256 voters are registered in this ward.<\/p>\n

A total of four political parties have fielded candidates for a by-election in Ward 20. This by election follows the death of the incumbent councillor.<\/p>\n

The following parties will contest the ward:<\/p>\n

     1.  African National Congress \u2013 Mduduzi Gcina<\/p>\n

     2.    Economic Freedom Fighters \u2013 Mxolisi Gabriel Khaba<\/p>\n

     3.    Inkatha Freedom Party \u2013 Paul Mzikayise Buthelezi<\/p>\n

     4.    National Freedom Party \u2013 Nkokhelo Msomi<\/p>\n

Voting will take place in the following voting stations.<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Nqabayembube High School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Ngxongwane Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Manzimakhulu Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Bukhalini Primary School<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Ntombazi Primary School<\/p>\n

A total of 3 829 voters are registered in this ward.<\/p>\n

KAI !GARIB Municipality<\/p>\n

Three political parties have registered to participate in the by-election, which will be held in Ward 2. The incumbent councillor is deceased.<\/p>\n

The following parties will contest the ward:<\/p>\n

1.    The African National Congress –  Regina Lipinge<\/p>\n

2.    Economic Freedom Fighters – John Thomas Pondala<\/p>\n

3.    Peter Francis Bailey – Hope for the Future<\/p>\n

Voting will take place in the following two voting stations:<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Marchand Community Hall<\/p>\n

\u00b7         Cillie Gemeenskap Saal<\/p>\n

A total of 2 752 voters are registered in this ward.<\/p>\n

Voters who are already registered can check their registration status online at www.elections.org.za\/ieconline<\/a> or to SMS their ID number to 32810 at a cost of R1 per SMS. Voters can also use these facilities to check if they are affected by the by-elections.<\/p>\n

Voters must please remember to take their identity document (ID) with them \u2013 either a green barcoded ID book, a smartcard ID, or a valid Temporary ID Certificate.<\/p>\n

If a voter has no recorded address on the voters\u2019 roll, such a voter will have to furnish an address to officials or provide sufficient particulars of their place of residence.<\/p>\n

Documented proof of address (e.g. a municipal account) is not required. Voters are reminded that it is a criminal offence to register and vote in a ward in which they are not ordinarily resident.<\/p>\n

The by-elections will be held under strict new COVID-19 protocols aimed at ensuring the safety of voters, election staff, party agents, observers and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

These include implementing strict social distancing practices outside and inside voting stations along with the use of hand sanitisers as voters enter and exit the voting station.<\/p>\n

Voters, election staff and all those entering the voting station will be required to wear a mask at all times.<\/p>\n

The voters are also encouraged to bring their own pens to mark their ballot papers, although pens will be provided and sanitized after each use.<\/p>\n

For more information on these by-elections, local community members in the affected areas are advised to contact their local (municipal) IEC office weekdays during office hours. <\/p>\n

Contact details for all IEC offices are available on the IEC website at www.elections.org.za<\/a> under Contact Us. \u2013 SAnews.gov.za<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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