Online registration has now closed

Online registration was possible until 22 April.

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When are the next South African elections?

South Africans will go to the polls again on 29 May 2024 for national elections, with people overseas voting on either 17 or 18 May depending on the workweek configuration in the host country. Read More >

A special shout-out from Schalk Bezuidenhout to South Africans overseas!

Why do I have to register?

To vote your name must appear on the voters' roll. The voters' roll contains particulars of voters and it is an important tool to protect against electoral fraud e.g. to ensure that individuals only vote once. Read More >