Minister Nzimande to Visit Voting Stations in Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Election Day

Tomorrow, on the 29th of May 2024, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, is set to cast his vote at Ashburton Hall in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Aside from casting his vote, Minister Nzimande plans to visit multiple voting stations in Pietermaritzburg and Durban on the same day, engaging with voters and observing the electoral processes across the region.

The voting station where Minister Nzimande will exercise his democratic right is located at 1 Wally Hayward Drive in Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg. The voting process is scheduled to commence at 08:00, providing an opportunity for media coverage and public engagement.

Following his own voting, the Minister will kick off his visits to various other voting stations in Pietermaritzburg and Durban starting at 10:00 and continuing until 17:00. This initiative aims to show support for the electoral system and encourage citizens to participate in the democratic process.

Journalists and media representatives are invited to cover Minister Nzimande’s voting and subsequent visits to voting stations. For media inquiries and further details, interested parties can reach out to Mr. Richard Zungu at 066 037 8848 or Mr. Veli Mbele at 064 615 0644.