The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in South Africa urges eligible citizens to use the final registration weekend to secure their place on the voters’ roll. The IEC’s call comes as registration nears its deadline, with citizens encouraged to register at designated voting stations during the weekend and ensure their details are correctly captured before the roll closes. The IEC frames the final weekend as the last opportunity for people who are eligible to vote to complete voter registration, rather than wait for later processes. By registering during this period, the IEC says citizens can avoid missing out on participation in the upcoming electoral process. The IEC’s message is directed at all South Africans who meet the eligibility requirements and who are not yet registered. The commission emphasizes that residents should take advantage of the time available during the weekend to register and confirm their voter registration status through the procedures at voting stations.