IT’S round two at the ballot box for gatvol residents of Ward 3 in the Siyancuma Municipality in Northern Cape.
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has ordered a fresh vote at the Bongani Community Hall voting district after drama unfolded during the recent elections. Chaos broke out when people stormed the counting center and destroyed over 100 cast, uncounted ballot papers.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 10 November, the commission announced it is stepping in to make things right.
Acting under Section 10 of the Local Government Municipal Electoral Act, which allows for a do-over when ballots are lost, destroyed, or unlawfully removed before counting finishes, the IEC wants to ensure the community gets a fair and equal opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote.
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“The commission urges all registered voters in the affected voting district to take note of the revote timetable, apply for special votes where eligible and make use of the opportunity to cast their ballots on 18 November. We urge community members to cooperate with the commission’s municipal outreach officers as they engage with residents ahead of the revote,” said IEC spokeswoman, Kate Bapela.
She stressed that officers are hitting the streets to spread the word and the IEC is urging locals to cooperate and make their voices heard.
