Voter registration cascades in Phikwe

During the November 2003 general voter registration, 6,743 people registered in Selebi-Phikwe West and after supplementary registration in 2004, the number increased to 9,211. However, in October last year only 4,231 registered. This indicates a difference of 2,512 compared to 2003.

In Selebi Phikwe East, 5,844 people registered for elections in November 2003 and the number increased to 8,084 after supplementary registration and in October 2007 only 3,340 people have registered indicating a difference of 2,504. Official figures place the population of Phikwe at 52,000.