The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announces a second voter registration weekend scheduled for 1 and 2 August. The IEC says the additional weekend gives South Africans another opportunity to register to vote or to update their voter registration details ahead of upcoming elections. The announcement comes after the IEC previously set out voter registration arrangements and indicates that residents who missed earlier dates, or who need to correct information, can use the August weekend to ensure their details are current. The IEC’s statement emphasizes that the process is intended to support voter readiness before election day by allowing eligible voters to either complete registration or make changes to their particulars. The IEC does not, in the provided reports, detail specific venues, hours, or eligibility criteria for the August weekend. However, the purpose of the weekend is clear: to provide an additional window for voter registration and data updates in the lead-up to elections.