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IEC staff at a voting station.
Local Elections 2026

Over 1.4 million South Africans cast special votes: IEC

Gauteng has recorded the highest number of special votes during the two-day special voting.
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03 Nov 202619:48 SAST
Local Elections 2026

IEC in KZN races to complete 83 000 home visits for special votes

IEC in KZN says it still has more than 83 000 home visits to conduct for special votes.
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03 Nov 202619:09 SAST
Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni visits voting stations ahead of the elections on Wednesday.
Local Elections 2026

Gauteng police complete election risk assessments ahead of polls

Gauteng Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says police have completed risk assessments.
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03 Nov 202615:11 SAST
The Results Operation Centre in the Free State.
Local Elections 2026

Free State IEC flags address discrepancies during special voting

Changes in municipal demarcations have also left some voters disappointed.
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02 Nov 202621:20 SAST
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