South Africa: Electoral Commission Declares Local Govt Elections 2026 Free and Fair
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa declared the 2026 Local Government Elections free and fair. National voter turnout reached 52 percent. This figure represents an increase in participation when compared to the 2021 polls.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has declared the 2026 Local Government Elections as Free and Fair - with a national voter turnout of 52% and an increase in participation compared with the 2021 polls.