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South African expats are being urged to apply for a special vote for the 22 April 2009 elections.

Please read this important information on the DA's website by clicking here. Below is just a extract.



How To Apply For A Special Vote

On 12 February, 2009 the President proclaimed in the government gazette that the South African elections will take place on 22 April.

This means that the 15 day period during which South Africans must apply for a special vote has begun. All applications must reach the IEC by midnight on 27 February 2009.

Any South African who is unable to vote at their voting station in the voting district in which they are registered at on 22 April has 15 days from 12 February to apply for a special vote.
This post is designed to tell you how to apply for a Special Vote. Forward the link onto your friends.
Who qualifies for a Special Vote?

At the present moment only the following South Africans who are abroad on the Election Day qualify for a special vote:
South Africans who are temporarily out of the country because they are:

• on holiday;
• on a business trip;
• on an educational visit;
• are attending a tertiary institution; or
• are participating in an international sports event.

In other words, at the present moment South Africans who are living or working temporarily abroad do not qualify for a special vote.
However, the DA encourages all South Africans living abroad and who are registered to vote to apply for a special vote irrespective if you fall into one of the above categories or not.






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