{
  "id": 8872803,
  "title": "LGE 2026: Special vote applications open for eligible voters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/lge-2026-special-vote-applications-open-for-eligible-voters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-21-lge-2026-special-vote-applications-open-for-eligible-voters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has opened applications for special votes for eligible voters who cannot participate in the local government elections on November 4. The special vote option allows registered voters to cast their ballots before the election day, or in some cases, receive a home visit from IEC officials. The application process remains open until October 12, 5pm. Eligible voters can apply online through the IEC’s platforms or at their local IEC office.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}