Electoral Act, 1998 (Act No. 73 of 1998)

Chapter 7 : General Provisions

Part 1 : Prohibited conduct

88. Impersonation

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No person—

(a)may apply to be registered as a voter in the name of any other person, whether living, dead or fictitious;
(b)may apply for a ballot paper at a voting station in the name of another person, whether living, dead or fictitious;
(c)who is not entitled to vote in an election or at a voting station, may vote in that election or at that voting station;
(d)may cast more votes than that person is entitled to; or
(e)may impersonate—
(i)a representative of a registered party or of a candidate;
(ii)a candidate in an election;
(iii)a member, employee or officer of the Commission;
(iv)the chief electoral officer;
(v)a person appointed by an accredited observer; or
(vi)a person accredited to provide voter education.