Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Michael Masuthua was at the facility to assess the proceedings and ensure the smooth running to operations. Elections2019 SAElections2019 MzansiVotes
Picture: Noni MokatiPicture: Noni MokatiPicture: Noni MokatiPicture: Noni MokatiPicture: Noni MokatiPicture: Noni MokatiPicture: Noni MokatiPretoria - As millions of South Africans rushed to their voting stations on a chilly Wednesday morning, inside the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Tshwane, Pretoria, thousands of inmates stood in line to also cast their votes.
According to the Electoral Commission and the Department of Correctional Services , up to 11 000 offenders were registered to vote in these elections. At Kgosi Mampuru, DCS spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo said 2 400 were expected to cast their votes.
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