South Africa: Electoral Commission Confirms Special Votes for Local Polls - South African News Briefs - June 4, 2026

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: South Africa

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South Africa: Electoral Commission Confirms Special Votes for Local Polls - South African News Briefs - June 4, 2026

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) confirmed that special votes will be available for the upcoming local government elections in five months, targeting disabled, infirm, or heavily pregnant voters. Separately, the bail hearing continued for eight suspects linked to insurance-related killings in Limpopo, with the investigating officer opposing bail. Additionally, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Kenyan President William Ruto in Pretoria to boost trade and bilateral ties.

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