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Six political parties, ACDP, Al-Jamah, ANC, DA, IFP and EFF, are set to contest the by-elections on August 2 for District 33.
- The IEC will hold by-elections in 95 districts across the country on Wednesday.
- These districts are distributed in 55 municipalities of the nine provinces.
- The IEC has said it has taken precautions to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Political parties are in earnest in 95 districts across the country to convince voters to vote on Wednesday.
The voting tables opened at 9:00 AM and will remain open until 5:00 PM.
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The IEC said it had strict precautions to allow for social distancing. Masks at the voting tables are also mandatory.
The ANC in a statement on Wednesday said voters must stay safe.
“We call on all South Africans who will participate in these by-elections in different parts of the country to adhere to health protocols and maintain social distancing in the different polling stations where voting is taking place. Our fight against the Covid pandemic- 19 must continue in earnest, even as we hold elections under the new normal. “
Here is the list of the elections held throughout the country.
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