The general election in South Africa in 2024 will be held to elect a new National Assembly as well as provincial legislatures in each province.
How frequently do South Africans vote in democratic elections?
South African elections are held for the National Assembly, provincial legislatures, and municipal councils. National and provincial elections are held concurrently every five years, with municipal elections held two years later.
In South Africa, how long is a presidential term?
The presidential term is five years long, with a two-term limit. Thus, the electoral system attempts (at least on paper) to prevent the president from amassing power as it did during Apartheid or in many other African countries.
What happens if you don’t vote in South Africa?
If you do not respond to the apparent failure to vote notice or do not provide a valid and sufficient reason for not voting, you will be issued an expiation notice. The Expiation of Offenses Act of 1996 governs the issuance of the expiration notice.
