What is the voting age in South Africa?

Answer 1

South African citizens, over 18 years of age, who have registered as a voter and hold a national identity book for the purpose of proof of identity can vote. People who have not bothered to register, or who cannot prove their identity may not vote.

At the moment, citizens resident outside the country cannot register or vote, but this is being challenged in the contitutional court.

In national elections prisoners in jail can vote, but they may not vote in municipal elections.

Answer 2

In 2005 before the registration process for the local government elections, there were more than 20 million South Africans on the voter's roll. The number is supposed to have increased.

Answer 3

24% by september 2007 and this was the lowest amount since 2006

Answer 4

18 years or older