General elections will be held in South Africa on 29 May 2024 to elect a new National Assembly as well as the provincial legislature in each province. This will be the seventh general election held in the democratic dispensation since the end of the apartheid era in 1994. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Political parties, independent candidates to sign Electoral Code of Conduct X marks the spot Independent and political party candidates lists available for inspection Threats and intimidation will not be tolerated during elections S Africans urged to participate in the upcoming elections Over 27.79 million voters eligible to cast their votes in 2024 Elections Special votes: all you need to know IEC campaign to help youth participate in democracy Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections PSC calls on public servants to vote Source: South African Government News Agency