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Electoral Act, 1998 (Act No. 73 of 1998)

Chapter 7 : General Provisions

Part 1 : Prohibited conduct

88. Impersonation

 

 

No person—

(a) may apply to be registered as a voter in the name of any other person, whether living, dead or fictitious;
(b) may apply for a ballot paper at a voting station in the name of another person, whether living, dead or fictitious;
(c) who is not entitled to vote in an election or at a voting station, may vote in that election or at that voting station;
(d) may cast more votes than that person is entitled to; or
(e) may impersonate—
(i) a representative of a registered party or of a candidate;
(ii) a candidate in an election;
(iii) a member, employee or officer of the Commission;
(v) a person appointed by an accredited observer; or
(vi) a person accredited to provide voter education.