S/Africa’s general elections slated for May 29

By Mark Ogagan

South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has announced 29 May as the date for this year’s national and provincial elections.

Ramaphosa first consulted the Independent Electoral Commission and all nine premiers to discuss the country’s readiness for the polls.

The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa’s celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy.

” President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with section 49(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, read with section 17 of the Electoral Act of 1998, determined 29 May 2024 as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections,” it said.

“The President has also, in line with section 17(2) of the Electoral Act 73 of 1998, consulted with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the election date.