OR Tambo District Unrest Delays Start of Special Votes in South Africa

S.A’s Electoral Commission has expressed concern over the unrest in several areas in the OR Tambo district municipality, Eastern Cape. The taxi strikes halted operations in Mthatha, preventing the opening of the first day of special votes. Out of 435 stations that faced issues due to the protests, only 107 voting stations remain closed due to external factors. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi says the commission is working with stakeholders to reopen these stations today: