IEC urges voters to adhere to COVID-19 regulations
The Independent Electoral Commission says they believe that the upcoming by-elections will be free, fair and safe as long as those involved stick to strict safety measures at voting stations.
The polls, which will be held in less than 48 hours are the first since all electoral activity was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 wards across nine municipalities are set to hold by-elections in KZN on Wednesday.
Nationally, the by-elections will take place in 95 wards across 55 municipalities.
44 political parties are set to contest.
The IEC's CEO, Sy Mamabolo says residents will only be allowed to vote at the station that they are registered.
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He says voters must wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times.
"Certainly in the queues as well as in the voting station itself. We are going to experience a situation where the queues look longer than normal," he says.
"The phenomenon, in this regard, is the fact that it will have to observe social distancing. It's no indication of inefficiency on our part."
Mamabolo has also urged residents to bring their own pen.
