The Western Cape IEC has asked residents to bring their own pens to polling stations to make their cross on ballot papers, at this year’s local government election.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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Provincial electoral officer, Michael Hendrickse says they want to curb the spread of covid-19. He says the usual safety and social distancing measures, which were in place during the registration weekend, will also apply on the 1st of November.

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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