Ballot Papers Stolen in eThekwini, Storms Cut Off Umzumbe Voting Stations

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has closed two voting stations in KwaZulu-Natal after ballot papers and a security stamp were stolen in eThekwini, while severe weather has left voting stations cut off in Umzumbe. The IEC has introduced strict verification protocols in response to the theft. The measures are intended to protect the integrity of the vote. In Umzumbe, severe weather has cut off access to voting stations. The commission is working to reach affected areas. Voting continues at other stations across the province.