This is scheduled to be broadcast LIVE STREAMING via the Parliamentary website. So if you are not able to watch it on TV you can via the web……we all know that’s how the youth roll!!!

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The application forms are available from their website www.elections.org.za or from their provincial offices as listed here.

The regulations covering election observers can be found here

I got an email from KALLAY NAIR, senior reporter from eNews.

Hi there

I am trying to pull together a story on the born frees being able to vote this year. We doing a preview on tomorrow’s voter registration.

We thought it would be great story on the born frees, to inspire people to get out there and register.

Can you guys put us in touch with a few who we can talk to today, please?

regards

Kalay

So I responded immediately nominating the perfect person for the job, my niece TONI. They setup the interview and next thing we knew Saturday night 8pm LIVE from the eNews studios she answered questions posted to her with ease. Our whole family and a room full of friends gathered around the tv watching the interview. We cheered her on as she handled the questions and moment like a champ! Well done Toni!

Toni did get to register today. Three other fiends of ours also managed to update their registrations as they have moved since last voting. The reports we have had up to know is that the process was easy peasy, and most voting stations were very quite. Up to know only 400 000 new registrations have been received.

The IEC had hoped for over 1.2 million. I believe they are considering a fresh new campaign and approach to entice the youth to register and ultimately exercise their vote.

I feel the political parties and powers in this country better start appealing to the youth or else they will loose interest in the process.

To all of you who participated, thank you. We will see you in the voting station!!

Cross posted at BlaBla Blog and Voted!

I challenge you to get one, or more, unregistered VOTER! registered this weekend for the upcoming Local Government Elections. Voter registration happens this weekend, 5-6 Feb.

In the 20 to 29 age group there are an estimated 9.5 million eligible voters yet 5.1 million or only 53.7% are registered to vote. If we unpack the figures further:  Only 50.6% of the males or 5 in 10 in this category are registered to vote while 56.7% or nearly 6 in 10 of the women in this group are registered to vote. This stands in stark contrast to the approximate 93% of people who are 30 years and older who have registered as voters.

So lets try get some youth registered this weekend. Even if we have to drag them kicking and screaming, it is for there good you know.

Currently the breakdown for registered voters is as follows:

How do I register?

To vote in National, Provincial and Municipal elections, you have to register as a voter. You only have to register once, unless your voting district changes.

Who can register?

You must:

• be a South African citizen;
• be at least 16 years old; and
• have a green, bar-coded ID book.

When can I register?

You can register at any time, however to be able to vote in a specific election, you must register before the election date is proclaimed (published in the Government Gazzette) by the President. The Voters’ Roll for a specific election closes at 5pm on the day of proclamation. Contact your Municipal Electoral Office for details.

Where can I register?

Register during announced registration weekends at your voting station (in the voting district where you live). Where is my voting station?

You can also register at your local Municipal Electoral Office during office hours.

What must I bring?

You need to register in person. Bring your:

• South African, green, bar-coded ID book
  OR
• Valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC) if you don’t have an ID book

What happens when I register?

1. Go to the voting station or Municipal Electoral Office
2. Fill in an Application for Registration as a Voter form
3. Your ID book is scanned
4. A bar-coded sticker is pasted in your ID book

When do I have to re-register?

You only have to re-register when:

• Your home address changes
• We inform you that your voting district has changed

How do I know if or where I’m registered?

You can check your registration status by:

• sending an SMS with your ID number to 32810 or
• using our Am I Registered? web page.

If you’re registered, you will be informed of your voting station details.

Note: It can take up to a week for your registration to be processed.

Cross posted at VOTED! and BlaBla

We are the political home of all South Africans, united in the spirit of South Africanism by our common passion for our Country, mobilising the creative power inherent in our rich diversity, towards our transformation into a Winning Nation. www.udm.org.za

United Christian Democratic Party UCDP

The vision of the UCDP is to be the leading party in uniting all South Africans, Christians and non-Christians alike, in a truly democratic, non-racial and non-sexist partnership inspired by the desire to work together in a diverse society in building a prosperous and free nation. www.ucdp.org.za

South African Communist Party SACP

The SACP is a partner of the Tripartite Alliance which consists of the African National Congress and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). The SACP was originally founded in 1921 as the Communist Party of South Africa. www.sacp.org.za

Inkatha Freedom Party IFP

Giving Power To The People has always been the cornerstone of IFP philosophy. People should govern their own lives to the fullest extent possible at the local level and they should be empowered to do so effectively. www.ifp.org.za

Independent Democrats ID

Maximize Patricia de Lille has the support of colleagues both in parliament and outside – people with deep commitment and conscience but at the same time experienced, realistic and balanced. Their unifying commitment is to the principle of rigorous accountability and utter honesty and transparency in public affairs. The time has come to establish a new and independent party that is destined to break the logjam in our politics. www.id.org.za

Azanian People’s Organisation AZAPO

AZAPO draws its inspiration from the Black Consciousness Movement philosophies developed by Steve Biko, Onkgopotse Tiro and Vuyelwa Mashalaba. AZAPO was founded in 1978 out of three organisations: the Black People’s Convention (BPC), the Black Community Programmes (BCP) and the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO). www.azapo.org.za

Democratic Alliance DA

The Democratic Alliance will promote its growth in all communities with the intention of achieving our aim which is for South Africa to be governed, in all spheres of government, according to our core values and principles so that our vision of a prosperous open opportunity society in which every person is free, responsible, equal before the law, secure, and has the opportunity to improve the quality of his or her life, can be realised. www.da.org.za

African Christian Democratic Party ACDP

As a fast growing party in the country, the ACDP offers a fresh start based on Christian and family values. We are determined to address issues such as education, unemployment, health care, security and poverty, based on proven successful policies. We aim to rebuild the foundation of the nation by protecting families from the destructive effects of gambling, prostitution, pornography and abortion. www.acdp.org.za

African National Congress ANC

African National Congress, the majority party in the South African Government. The ANC is a national liberation movement. It was formed in 1912 to unite the African people and spearhead the struggle for fundamental political, social and economic change. www.anc.org.za

Why is Nelson Mandela in a private hospital then? The Millpark is owned by the NETCARE group. Surely 1 Millatary Hospital in Pretoria should be taking care of Madiba?

Or is this an obvious slap in the face for local government health care standards?

I approached this in my own way….I figure send the party structures an email requesting my councilors contact details. The ones that reply will get offered an opportunity to post election snippets on my blog.

Lets see if anyone gives a shit…..

I have received a response from the DA and am awaiting the local councilors answer. Nothing from the other parties.

Why? And why are Tata’s grand kids visiting him in hospital if he is there for “routine” tests?

Police arrived shortly after 20:00, confiscated cameras, and removed all media staff.

The journalists were not on the hospital premises.

Unconfirmed reports said that Mandela may be moved from the hospital.

The twitter feed from @manyweiner suggests there is serious interest from the media…..

@MandyWiener: I’ll be back at Milpark at 05:30. But @ewnreporter will be at the hospital throughout the night #Madiba

President Zuma is reportedly “not returning from Davos” at this stage.

Many reports have surfaced lately about the elder statesmans health, the man is 92, he better be frail or else I wanna know what he has been on.

The life expectancy of a South African male is 48.8 years. (as per wikipedia http://tinyurl.com/yvls29 )

Mr Mandela spent 28 years in jail.

92-28=64

He has outlived his life expectancy by 15 years……excluding the time that was stolen from him……

I think it’s time we prepared this country for the inevitable. The man is old, surely must have some medical conditions, and can not live for ever.