The Independent Electoral Commission says despite a few isolated challenges, it can confidently declare that this year’s local government elections were free and fair.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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IEC chairperson, Glen Mashinini says even though the covid-19 pandemic also provided its unique challenges, the elections proceeded and were completed without any major interruptions. Mashinini says several mechanisms were put in place to protect the electoral process from fraud or disruptions.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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