The South African Electoral Commission says it has purchased 40-thousand electronic verification devices, to be employed in the upcoming elections.
Chief Electoral Officer at the Commission, Sy Mamabolo made the announcement during a presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, on Friday.
Mamabolo says the devices cost the Commission R 620-million and says it’s a good investment because the devices can be used, in future, in other elections and by-elections.
Listen to the briefing here.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that #LGE2021 will be held on 27 Oct. We will soon embark on a registration campaign, & hold one voter registration weekend. Dates will be announced soon following consultations with stakeholders. Get your ID ready & stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/Pl1yi8nv8O
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