In the past, blind or partially sighted voters have experienced difficulties casting their votes.
Blind SA vice president Simon Netshitumi says he is excited about the premiering of the universal ballot system in this year's election.“It is for brail and low vision.
It should have a large print on it so that a person with low can see which party they can vote for. “It is can be used by people with low vision and totally blind people at the same.”
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