Five wards face recounts as IEC processes 197 election objections
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The IEC processed 197 objections regarding the 2026 local election results in South Africa. Two of these objections were upheld. Consequently, recounts will be conducted in five wards. Final results are expected to be announced this Sunday.
The IEC has upheld two of 197 objections to South Africa’s 2026 local election results, ordering recounts in five wards before the final results are announced on Sunday.