The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that at least five voting stations had not yet opened by 5 pm on Wednesday.
IEC deputy CEO Masego Shiburi made the announcement while South Africans citizens across the country were still casting their votes.
IEC deputy CEO Masego Shiburi said the commission was highly satisfied with voting progress, however, there were some setbacks including those caused by protests.
“Despite the best efforts of the security agencies, government representatives and the Commission, five voting stations had still not opened by 5 pm.”
These were one station in Buffalo City and one in Ntabankulu, in the Eastern Cape, and three voting stations in Inkosi Langalibalele municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
He said the commission was so far highly satisfied with voting progress. However, there were some setbacks, including those caused by protests.
“Efforts to resolve these and provide voters
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