Electoral Act, 1998 (Act No. 73 of 1998)Chapter 3 : Proclamation of and Preparations for ElectionsPart 1 : Proclamation of elections21. General postponement of elections |
| (1) | The Commission may request the person who called an election to postpone the voting day for that election, provided the Commission is satisfied that— |
| (a) | the postponement is necessary for ensuring a free and fair election; and |
| (b) | the voting day for the election will still fall within the period as required by the Constitution or national or provincial legislation thereunder. |
| (2) | If the person to whom the request is made accedes to the request, that person, by proclamation or notice in the Government Gazette, must postpone the voting day for the election to a day determined by that person, but that day must fall within the period referred to in subsection (1)(b). |