Electoral Act, 1998 (Act No. 73 of 1998)RegulationsElection Regulations, 2004Chapter 6 : Counting of VotesPart 2 : Counting of votes at place other than voting station29. Objections and appeals concerning verification |
| (1) | An agent wishing to object to the counting officer in terms of section 53(1) of the Act to any alleged irregularity or inaccuracy in the verification procedure must do so in writing in a form substantially similar to Appendix 8. |
| (2) | The counting officer must summarily investigate the factual circumstances underlying the objection, and may for this purpose also direct verbal enquiries to any person that may be able to assist. |
| (3) | The counting officer must decide the objection, endorse his or her decision on the written objection and thereafter verbally inform the objector and any other interested parties involved in the objection of his or her decision. |
[Regulation 29(3) substituted by section 21 of the Amendment to the Election Regulations, 2024, Notice No. R. 4792, GG50637, dated 9 May 2024]