Find out the latest updates on the 2024 elections and the chaos surrounding them.
Chaos ensued during the 2024 elections as two individuals were arrested for tampering with IEC materials, raising concerns about the credibility of the voting process. Despite these arrests, the IEC has assured the public that everything is now under control, and voting is progressing smoothly in most areas. Special voting saw a high turnout, indicating potential success for the official voting day. However, there have been reports of technical issues, voter roll discrepancies, and delays in rural voting stations.
In the midst of these challenges, the IEC has urged South Africans to trust their staff and the voting process. Special attention has been given to ensuring farmworkers' voting rights are protected, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in the election process. With concerns over pre-filled ballot papers circulating online, the IEC has emphasized the need for transparency and accuracy in the elections.
In a positive turn of events, the majority of voting stations in Free State and KZN are operational, overcoming initial challenges. Despite isolated incidents like voters receiving only two ballots or delays at certain locations, the overall progress is deemed satisfactory by the Electoral Commission. As the nation eagerly anticipates the election results, the IEC continues to provide updates on voting procedures and potential disruptions.
The IEC's efforts to ensure a fair and efficient election process are evident through the handling of home visits, voter management, and station operations. The determination to exceed the voter turnout of previous elections showcases the commitment to democratic principles and citizen engagement in South Africa's electoral system.
The commission says there are indications they were trying to undermine the credibility of today's elections. But, the IEC says it has everything is now ...
JOHANNESBURG - There have been issues at some voting stations across the country, with technical problems, voters not finding themselves on the roll and ...
Free State Electoral Officer Jabulani Tshabalala says 14 000 home visits were carried out.
Despite some voting stations opening late due to community protests and the late delivery of ballot papers, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) ...
As special voting concluded on Tuesday, the IEC said it wanted to surpass the voter turnout achieved during the 2019 national and provincial elections.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) reported smooth progress in special votes, however, concerns about the freedom and fairness of farmworkers' voting processes have ...
Mamabolo said South Africans cast special votes at 22 626 voting stations and during home visits over the past two days.
This video has been used as evidence that โmystery ballot papersโ were found already marked with votes for the ruling African National Congress (ANC).
The Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) CEO, Sy Mamabolo has confirmed that home visits are ongoing. Mamabolo confirmed this during the IEC media ...
The IEC reported a smooth start to the national and provincial elections on Wednesday morning, despite hiccups at some stations.
The IEC's Itumeleng Liba said they were looking into an incident at Bloemfontein South High School, where voters were only given two ballots. Find everything ...
The Commission says this was mostly due to problems with voter management systems, service delivery protests and voting material arriving late at voting ...
Messages circulating on social media that claim that South Africans need to bring their own black ballpoint pens to the polls on May 29 - because the ink in ...
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has assured voters, who arrive at.
JOHANNESBURG - There have been issues at some voting stations across the country, with technical problems, voters not finding themselves on the roll and ...
The Electoral Commission of South Africa remains bullish about turnout and smooth voting procedures, even as some voters around the country report waiting ...
The Electoral Commission (IEC) says although a number of voting stations opened late due to late delivery of voting materials, delayed escorts by security ...
South Africans queuing at the voting stations across the country were allowed to cast their ballots beyond the 9pm closing time.