IEC racing to resolve hundreds of complaints as national vote count reaches 70% - EWN
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About 70% of the national vote has been counted in the 2026 local government elections, but the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is still racing to resolve hundreds of complaints before it can declare the final results.
About 70% of the national vote has been counted in the 2026 local government elections, but the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is still racing to resolve hundreds of complaints before it can declare the final results.
Just over 30% of municipalities have completed the results verification process, with the commission working through outstanding objections over the weekend.
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