The Electoral Commission (IEC) says it has put measures in place to ensure the adherence to COVID-19 protocols during the local government elections on Monday.
South Africans are heading to the polls to cast their votes for the municipal elections.
The two-day special voting process closed at 5pm Sunday with over 80% of special votes being cast throughout the country.
IEC Chairperson, Glen Mashinini says it is the priority of the Commission to conduct safe elections in the context of the pandemic.
“Electoral staff will be provided with the necessary personal protective equipment to minimise the risk of spreading of the virus. The following acceptable methods to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be enforced. Among them is maintaining social distancing by observing distance of at least a meter & a half away from each other or the next person and sanitising frequently,” says Mashinini.
Your health and safety is our top priority! If we work together, we can keep each other safe. #LGE2021 #VoteSafe
Mask up
Sanitise
Keep social distance and #VoteSafe pic.twitter.com/2TEVx1AQy5— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) October 31, 2021
Mashinini says though the IEC will provide pens, they encourage voters to bring their own.
“The pens will be provided and disinfected after each use. However, voters are encouraged; should they wish to do so, they should bring their own pens,”
The Electoral Commission will provide pens and sanitise them after each use. Voters are encouraged to bring their own pens. #LGE2021 pic.twitter.com/lTKwSydFkH
— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) October 30, 2021
Latest COVID-19 statistics in SA:
230 new COVID-19 cases have been identified in South Africa on Sunday, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 922 116.
A further 14 COVID-19 related deaths have also been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89 177.
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