Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000)

Chapter 7 : General Provisions

Part 1 : Prohibited conduct

70. Infringement of secrecy
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(1)No person may interfere with a voter’s right to secrecy when casting a vote.

 

(2)Except as permitted in terms of this Act, no person may—
(a)disclose any information about voting or the counting of votes; or
(b)open any ballot box or container sealed in terms of this Act, or break its seal.