Record 2.6 million special votes approved ahead of elections
With just three weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has approved a record 2.65 million special vote applications, a 131% increase from the previous local government elections in 2021. IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, revealed the figures during a briefing on Wednesday as the commission ramps up preparations for the 4 November elections. The special vote application period […]
