Madiba touch for IEC
2003-11-09 13:27
Johannesburg - Former president Nelson Mandela was his usual humorous self on Sunday when he went to a voting station in Johannesburg to check if he was registered for next year's elections.
"I hope you do not want to give an impression that I am old," he said to a roar of laughter after Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Brigalia Bam lead him into the Houghton registration hall where he confirmed he would be able to cast his ballot next year.
"Your registration has been confirmed and this means you are eligible to vote in the next year's general elections," Mandela was told.
Asked which political party he was going to vote for, Mandela said: "I have not made up my mind, but I know which party liberated this country and the people of this country."
- SAPA