NINE registration stations failed to open on the second day of the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) voter registration weekend. This was mostly due to community protests.
In the morning, the figure was five.
“The Commission also reports that only nine of the 23 151 registration stations did not open today. This was mainly because of service delivery protests. The Commission continues to work with the South African Police Service and local leaders to resolve the problems,” said the IEC in a statement.
“The registration weekend has also seen heightened use of the Online Portal for registration. So far, 39 519 voters have registered for the elections using the portal, which remains open until midnight tomorrow – 20 September 2021. We encourage South Africans to continue making use of this facility.”
However, IEC deputy CEO Mawethu Mosery says the number of voting stations affected is insignificant compared to the ones which continued operating.
“Where we had challenges is largely with the people who are protesting round
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