As of 30 November 2023, the Northern Cape has the lowest voter registration rate of 2.3% nationally.
According to the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, so far, the members of the public in the province have registered about six hundred and forty thousand. This is despite the Electoral Commission report that over 700 000 new voters registered during the final registration weekend in the country, bringing the total number of registered voters on the voters’ roll to over 26 700 000.
In the province, the Karoo Hoogland (7 248), Khai-Ma (7 906) and Ritchersveld (7 412) have the least registered members of the community.
Census 2022 population count results released on the 10 October 2023 alluded that Northern Cape has the smallest population at 1,3 million.
The district has a population of 139 370, which is 10.4 % of the total population of the province.
IEC statistics indicated that young people between the ages of 18 and 20 are having the lowest number of people expected to vote next year.
“Registered voters demographics age-group account for 0.2%”.
Ignatius Vass, Springbok IEC official said they are pleased with the overall registration level which remains high by international standards for countries with a voluntary registration system. But, those who have not yet registered should log on to the website.
“It is important to register as it gives an individual the choice to vote for their local and national representatives, if you don’t vote, other people get to choose who represents you,” he said.
The next physical registration voting window will be in February 2024. For now community members are advised to register online.
President Cyril Ramaphosa after registration window will announce official voting dates.
