Political parties are pulling out all their big guns this weekend in a last-ditch attempt to woo voters ahead of Monday’s local government elections.
With regards to security arrangements in the City, Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith said that numerous departments within the City’s safety and security directorate were participating in the SAPS-led safety plans.
During an online media briefing by the IEC on the province’s state of readiness, provincial electoral officer Michael Hendrickse said load shedding would not affect IEC officials conducting the special vote.
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