Parliament empowers visually impaired individuals to vote independently through General Elections Act amendment

The Parliament has approved an amendment to the General Elections Act, enabling visually impaired individuals to vote independently without assistance.

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Blind Association displays the ballot paper template designed by the association at a press conference -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa

2023-06-20 11:56:26

The Parliament has approved an amendment to the General Elections Act, enabling visually impaired individuals to vote independently without assistance.

The bill received unanimous approval from the 51 participating members in the vote.

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