Two KZN voting stations closed, ballot papers stolen – IEC
The IEC has introduced strict verification protocols after ballot papers and a security stamp were stolen in eThekwini, while severe weather has left voting stations cut off in Umzumbe.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has launched an investigation after discovering that unused ballot papers and an official stamp were stolen from a voting station in eThekwini, South Africa. The Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, stated that the affected staff had been relieved of their duties and that a case has been filed with the police.
The stolen ballot papers are distinguishable from the official ones due to the unique stamp, which is only used for special voting days. Mamabolo also mentioned that over 3.5 million voters had cast their ballots by 10 am, with Gauteng leading the count.
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