The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said that it was not worried that the threat of gang violence in Cape Town could pose a problem on election day.
In recent days, gun battles have claimed several lives in Bonteheuwel, bringing the death toll in that area since the start of the year to 28."I can't speak for the SAPS or the anti-gang units but from our side, I see from our engagements, we are satisfied and comforted by they have plans in place that to us sound very comforting."
22,942 voting stations are expected to open next week Wednesday, while volunteers have been trained for vote counting. The electoral commission officially launched its national results centre in Pretoria on Tuesday where 48 political parties will be accommodated.
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