IEC says 2.6 million voters registered for special ballots
Special voting takes place on Monday and on Tuesday.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that 2.6 million eligible voters have registered to cast special ballots in the upcoming local government elections. These special voting ballots are to be submitted on Monday and Tuesday, with the main voting day being on Wednesday, November 4th. Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, addressed the media at the National Results Operations Centre in Johannesburg to provide updates on the electoral process.
Those who have applied to cast their ballots at home are advised to ensure they are present at their places of residence over the next two days to allow electoral staff to facilitate their voting. Mamabolo also shared a WhatsApp number, 0600 88 00 00, for eligible voters to check their details, as well as other channels including the IEC contact centre number 0800 11 80 00 and an SMS to 32810 for further information.
The IEC continues to brief the media on its readiness for the crucial elections taking place on Wednesday.
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