Between January and May, a total of 376 140 new voter registrations were completed online, reflecting strong uptake of the digital platform, says the IEC.

As South Africa gears up for local government elections, young people are leading a remarkable surge in voter registration, driven by innovative campaigns from the IEC.

The Department of Home Affairs will also extend operating hours at selected offices to help citizens apply for identity documents ahead of registration weekend.

The IEC launched “Beats for My Peeps” election edutainment programme which will air on SABC1 on 3 June at 18:00 to encourage youth voter participation

Between January and May, a total of 376 140 new voter registrations were completed online, reflecting strong uptake of the digital platform, says the IEC.