# The Electoral Commission has launched a WhatsApp voter registration service to make it easier for eligible citizens to register ahead of the November local government elections. More than 1.7 million people interacted with the IEC during last weekend’s final voter registration weekend. Friday is the deadline for voter registration. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo says the WhatsApp platform allows users to register or update their details using secure identity verification to protect the integrity of the voters’ roll.
IEC launches WhatsApp voter registration service