So far so good, IEC says on elections: Electoral body says this year’s local government vote got off to a fairly good start
“With so many conflicting appeals from so many different parties, it is critical that voters are able to see clearly what is at stake here and what these elections are about. This is not about ideology, or race, or culture or a distant struggle history. A local government election is about one thing only, getting things done,” he said. voted in his home province in Limpopo, and said he expected the party to get 65% of the votes in the region.
While encouraged by the turnout of the elderly, Malema was concerned about young people not showing up in great numbers to vote. “The youth of South Africa must come out in their numbers because this has got to do with them. This is about the future, this is about investing in the infrastructure and service delivery in our own localities and the youth must be at the forefront of such matters,” he said. reported that one of its candidates and party agents at ward 1 in eThekwini had been attacked. Party candidate Percy Zungu said his vehicle was attacked at Entukusweni Hall, and the windows broken.
“In addition, ANC supporters allegedly threatened to kill them if they remained in that area. The IFP candidate and party agents are currently at the police station and fearful of returning to the voting stations, due to the threats allegedly made by ANC supporters,” the party said in a statement.Vote for an informed choice
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