PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma has announced the date of the national elections.

The date of the national elections has been announced as 7 May by President Jacob Zuma. He made the announcement on Friday at an IEC meeting in Pretoria.

This weekend marks the last registration weekend for South Africans across the country. To check your registration status SMS your ID number to 32810. Find your correct voting station by visiting www.elections.org.za.