SAElections2019: The Electoral Commission of South Africa in the Western Cape says voting in the province has begun with minor disruption.
IEC Western Cape Head Courtney Sampson says there have been reports of ID barcode scanners not functioning properly, but that those problems have been fixed.But our staff have been able to assist. We apologise to voters who’ve been standing in the rain while we sort these out,” Sampson said
“People in low lying areas will be most affected by the rain. We are keeping an eye on it. The provincial disaster management team and City Disaster Management have been outstanding in giving us information. The Joint Operations Centre is giving us regular feedback on places where things are not what they ought to be for voters to have access to a voting station,” he said.
There have also been reports of an informal settlement fire in Khayelitsha, where several homes have been destroyed.The suburb has in recent weeks seen an increase in gangs violence. And more police have been deployed to ensure voters are kept safe.
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