The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Western Cape has reiterated that everything is in place for Wednesday’s elections.
Over 18,000 IEC officials have been deployed across the province to assist its 3.1 million registered voters.
The finishing touches are being put to the 2019 elections. IEC provincial head Courtney Sampson emphasised the importance of keeping staff and voters safe.Sampson said they’ve had regular meetings with police management. “We have picked up areas where they might be challenges at this stage. Lwandle has been quiet, but Siqalo has picked up again.”
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