{
  "id": 17999569,
  "title": "Special voting concluded in Waterberg District, Limpopo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/special-voting-concluded-in-waterberg-district-limpopo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:40:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/special-voting-concluded-in-waterberg-district-limpopo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Special voting concluded in Waterberg District, Limpopo after all registered special voters had cast their ballots on the first day. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) confirmed that the eight voting stations in the district, which did not open on the second day, were not necessary as 100% of the special voters had already completed their voting. The Waterberg District faced challenges during the voting process, with voters in Ga-Chokoe village protesting against the re-demarcation of their ward under the Mogalakwena Municipality. The mayor of the district, Ngoako Taueatsoala, stated that the residents have boycotted the voting process, and the police and IEC officials are engaged in discussions with them. Another special voter, Sara Matsoma, expressed her satisfaction in casting her vote, as she believes it will contribute to bringing about change in her community by addressing issues such as service delivery and water bills. Young voters also expressed their trust in their preferred political parties to bring about positive changes in their communities, including job creation, electricity, and improved infrastructure. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba is expected to cast her vote in Mokopane on Wednesday.",
  "summary": "Eight voting stations in the Waterberg District did not open on the second day of special voting.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}