23 Oct 2025

Kgalagadi South voters have been urged to work effectively with election officers in the upcoming by-election to ensure its success.

This was said by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Secretary, Mr Jefferson Siamisang in a kgotla meeting in Tsabong recently, marking the beginning of a series of consultation meetings across the Kgalagadi South constituency in preparation for the by-elections.

The by-election, which comes following the death of the area Member of Parliament who was also  Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Micus Chimbombi, would be held in November 15.

Mr Siamisang commended the Kgalagadi South voters for their cooperation and patience during the past 2024 elections.

He noted that 18,454 people registered and 16,029 voted, resulting in an impressing turnout of 86 per cent. He also lauded voters for displaying good behaviour at different polling stations.

He urged that the same patience and respect be demonstrated in the coming elections. Mr Siamisang emphasised the importance of being patient and respectful, and requested that voters prioritised people with disabilities, pregnant mothers, and senior citizens.

He encouraged voters across the 68 polling stations to work effectively with presiding officers and polling officers to ensure the smooth running of the election.

The polling stations he said, were scheduled to open at 6.30am am and close at 7pm, after which all ballot boxes would be transported to the constituency counting centre in Tsabong.

Voters were also encouraged to ensure that they have a valid Omang card.

One Tsabong resident, Mr Fedrick Cooper, who acknowledged the Secretary’s visit, requested that all polling stations be adequately supplied with necessary materials to prevent delays. 

Mr Cooper cited that, in the past, some polling stations ran out of voters rolls, causing a long wait and leading to some voters leaving without casting their ballots.

The IEC Secretary's consultation meetings in the Kgalagadi South constituency will cover Middlepits, Bokspits, Werda. ENDS