The 29th May will be a day to remember as many South Africans will be queuing in long lines to vote at this year’s national elections in hope for to create a better South Africa.
This year’s elections sees many political parties including newly formed ones taking part in a bid to have a say in the country’s governance.
The elections will consist of three ballot papers which will be given to voters when they arrive at voting stations.
The South African government classifies these ballots as:
Ballot 1:
National Ballot to vote for a political party to represent you in the National Assembly.
Ballot 2:
Regional Ballot is a new ballot to vote for political parties or independent candidates contesting in that region (province) for elections to the National Assembly.
Ballot 3:
Provincial Ballot to vote for political parties or independent candidates contesting elections of the provincial legislature in that province.
A picture of this years ballot paper was shared by MDN News on their social media platform X, an app that was formerly known as Twitter receiving many comments from social media users.
“The news publication shared:Official National Ballot Paper. Which party are you voting for on the 29th?”
Official National Ballot Paper.
Which party are you voting for on the 29th?? pic.twitter.com/Tcs13qGzQc
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) May 15, 2024
Internet users were quick to comment on the post, saying:
As long as its not Anc ill check out that ciasa
— Dr Chauke ? (@_BlackZA) May 15, 2024
One user saw the long list of candidates and commented:
I get a headache just looking at it.?
— Noma (@Noma_here) May 15, 2024
Another user shared:
I am voting EFF on all 3 ballots. I love their manifesto on education, safety & social security
They are a well organised party, they are accessible & they are already doing a lot for ordinary South Africans like their pilot programme, building houses, writing competitions etc pic.twitter.com/aB63s9frtB
— NaNgoma? (@thandomasanabo) May 15, 2024
Let’s all vote for ATM…I just like the sound of it pic.twitter.com/pluP1YFgG9
— ???????????? (@UhmVincent) May 15, 2024
A proud ANC supported said:
I’m still undecided but I’m not voting this ones>>> cANCer??⚫️ that im 110% sure of that?? pic.twitter.com/8pzvYKqasX
— Kamogelo Masilo (@KamogeloMasil17) May 15, 2024
More shared who they will be voting for:
ActionSA one way!!!????????? pic.twitter.com/1On9PGs3PR
— D Monde (@Monde616) May 15, 2024
Also see: Labour Party approaches IEC in a bid to postpone the elections
