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source: Mmegi
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent

Only 300, 000 of the expected 900, 000 voters for the 2009 elections have registered. This came to light in a one-day workshop for out of school youth from churches, drama groups and other social organisations held at the Gabane Kgotla last week.

Senior Elections Officer for Molepolole, Potlako Matshaba said for this reason, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will hold supplementary voter registration from August 11.

Matshaba’s colleague, Francinah Moeletsi, had just told the participants about the role of the electorate on politicians’ nominations. She said during primaries, candidates for political office needed an electorate to second them as well as seven other supporters.
They should be 10 in number, be registered for elections, and with valid Omang cards. For councillors, such people must be [continue reading]