South Africa Electoral Commission Warns Against Polling Station Disruptions

The Electoral Commission of South Africa issued a formal warning to political parties and their supporters to avoid any conduct that could disrupt the special voting process on Tuesday. The commission specifically prohibited voter intimidation, active campaigning, and attempts to influence voter choices at polling stations.

CEO Sy Mamabolo urged voters and party representatives to cooperate with electoral rules to maintain the secrecy and integrity of the process. Mamabolo stated that voters must mark their ballot papers in private within designated compartments and emphasized that taking photographs of marked ballots is strictly prohibited.