IEC says special voting off to a good start
The commission says all voting stations will remain operational until 17:00 during special voting.
The IEC has reported that the special voting process has begun successfully, with 99% of voting stations across the country opening as planned. Only a few locations in Cape Town experienced delays. The commission has stated that all voting stations will remain open until 17:00, allowing special voters to cast their ballots. The voting process commenced at 08:00.
However, the IEC noted that the start of voting was slower in certain parts of Cape Town, as just 10 out of 116 wards were open by 10:00. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Shiburi briefed the media in Midrand, Johannesburg, stating that efforts are ongoing to ensure that all voting stations are fully operational. Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Electoral Matters, highlighted that the Electoral Commission is actively working to address the delays experienced in the City of Cape Town.
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