South Africa Opens Special Vote Applications Ahead of Local Elections
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South Africa's Electoral Commission (IEC) has opened applications for special votes ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.
Special votes allow registered voters who cannot reach their polling station on election day to cast their ballot in advance.
The IEC urges eligible voters to apply early.