Issued by the African National Congress
The ANC has received with delight the announcement by President Nelson Mandela at the close of his Budget debate in Parliament today, that the elections will be held on 2 June 1999.
The announcement of the election date removes all doubts about the country's readiness for the second democtratic elections.
The announcement of the date will also make it possible for all political parties contesting these elections to finalise their campaign programmes.
The immediate task for all of us is to urge all South Africans who have not yet registered their names on the voter's roll to make use of the last opportunity to register on 5,6 or 7 March 1999. It is very important for all South Africans who are eligible to vote to register so that they can elect the government they want on 2 June 1999.
Issued by ANC Department of Information and Publicity
For more information contact Thabo Masebe at 082-2551-4945
3 March 1999