The Electoral Commission assured voters it will reopen voting stations that were closed due to community unrest on Saturday, the first of two days of special voting for local government elections.
The Electoral Commission assured voters it will reopen voting stations that were closed due to community unrest on Saturday, the first of two days of special voting for local government elections.Nyandeni, Mdikane, Tylden, Kholweni, Matatiele and Entilinin had been closed due to service delivery protests.
Addressing the media on Saturday afternoon, IEC boss Sy Mamabolo said the commission would reopen the stations to ensure those who arrived to cast special votes were able to do so.
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