File: President Cyril Ramaphosa casting his vote at Hitekani Primary School, Chiawelo, Soweto.
PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa announces 29 May as the date for the 2024 general elections.
Ramaphosa first consulted the Independent Electoral Commission and all nine premiers to discuss the country's readiness for the polls.
The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy.