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04/11/2026

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Nuus - Bron (Nuusflitsnuus)
Kuberaanvalle op ys- en vrieskaste wêreldwyd ondersoek
EUROPA. – Supermarkte in verskeie lande is die afgelope weke deur kuberaanvalle op hul verkoelingstelsels geteiken, nadat aanvallers daarin geslaag het om die temperatuur van yskaste en vrieskaste op ‘n afstand te verander. Groot hoeveelhede voedsel moes weggegooi word nadat produkte nie meer veilig was vir verbruik nie. Frankryk, België, Swede, Luxemburg, Ierland, Nederland, Finland, Estland en die VSA het insidente gehad.

Man gevonnis oor korrupsieplan met dialise-toerusting
MPUMALANGA. – Thabiso Steven Mokwana (38) is skuldig bevind en gevonnis nadat hy probeer het om ’n bestuurder van ’n dialise-instelling in Trichardt om te koop om mediese verbruiksgoedere ter waarde van sowat R47 000 te steel. Die Evander-streekhof het hom op 28 Oktober gevonnis, nadat hy op die aanklagte skuldig gepleit het.

Gevangene in hof nadat dwelms in sel gevind is
GAUTENG. – Joshua Belden Swarts (41), ’n gevangene in die Boksburg-gevangenis, het in die Brakpan-landdroshof verskyn nadat hy na bewering met tik met ‘n geraamde straatwaarde van R12 000 en twee selfone in sy besit betrap is.

Man op borg ná TikTok-video oor Mkhwanazi
KWAZULU-NATAL. – Nkululeko Maxwell Makhanya is op R7 000 borgtog vrygelaat nadat hy Maandag in die Durbanse landdroshof verskyn het oor ’n TikTok-video waarin hy na bewering geweld teen polisiebeamptes aangemoedig en neerhalende opmerkings oor polisiebeamptes gemaak het.

Trump wil SA se Agoa-handelsvoordele beëindig
WASHINGTON. – Suid-Afrika kan vanaf 1 Januarie 2027 sy voorkeurtoegang tot die Amerikaanse mark onder die Wet op Groei en Geleenthede in Afrika (Agoa) verloor. Die Amerikaanse president, Donald Trump, het op 2 November kennis gegee van sy voorneme om Suid-Afrika se begunstigde status onder die handelsooreenkoms te beëindig. Rwanda is ook by die besluit ingesluit.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Lottery licence to Sizekhaya set aside after Minister Tau’s unlawful ‘parallel process’
The fourth national lottery licence award to Sizekhaya Holdings has been reviewed and set aside. Judge Norman Davis has granted six months to allow the minister to decide the award afresh, and another six months for negotiations if the licence is not awarded to Sizekhaya. Davis found that the minister appointed a committee that ran a “parallel process” to re-evaluate bids.

PA takes DA to court over Western Cape leader’s food, cash, tik for votes allegations
DA Western Cape leader Tertuis Simmers is refusing to retract allegations that the PA distributed food parcels, cash and tik to influence voters in George. The PA has approached the Western Cape High Court to have the DA declared in breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct. Simmers asked the court to dismiss the application with costs, arguing that his allegations were true and that his description of the PA as a “criminal enterprise” was fair comment.

Govt says there’s more to US trade than AGOA; vague promise of support to affected firms
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said just 10% of SA exports to the US entered under the preferential trade programme the US plans to kick South Africa out of in January.

More than 2 000 schools left in limbo as Gauteng stretches payments to March 2027
The Gauteng Department of Education has told more than 2 070 government schools that it cannot pay their full allocations for maintenance, municipal services, and textbook purchases due to “cash flow constraints”.

From crown to cuffs: Beauty queen’s R10.5m Isuzu heist ends in guilty finding
She conquered pageant stages and dazzled in diamonds, but while Isuzu’s bakkies rolled off the production line, a former payroll employee was quietly rolling R10.5 million into her own bank accounts.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday that Washington will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from its flagship duty-free trade program for sub-Saharan Africa, a move that would hit exports including South African auto parts, w**e and Rwandan coffee.

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that lay the groundwork for future free and fair elections in the ‌South American country, the State Department said in a statement.

Indian national killed after two helicopters collide in Nepal's Mount Everest region
An Indian national was ‌killed and a New Zealander injured after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, authorities said.

JD.com wins EU approval for acquisition of Ceconomy
The European Commission said on Tuesday it approved the $2.5 billion ‌acquisition by Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com of German electronics retailer Ceconomy provided it complies with the remedies ⁠offered.

Spanish police clear remaining housing protesters from Madrid encampment
Spanish police removed remaining protesters and tents ‌from Madrid's main square early on Tuesday, officials said, after most of the people demonstrating against soaring rents, home shortages and evictions had already left voluntarily.

From grains to chicken and milk, India faces prolonged food inflation
Indian farmer Amarsingh Gushinge wants to sow wheat and chickpeas in coming weeks to capitalise on attractive prices, but dwindling water supplies after below-average monsoon rains are preventing him from planting either crop.

Iran-US deal still out of reach despite diplomatic push, Iranian official says
Iran and the United States remain far from a deal to end the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, despite intensified diplomatic efforts to avert a return to major conflict after the US midterm elections.

Displaced Palestinians return to damaged Hebron quarter as Israeli troops withdraw
Palestinians returned to damaged homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Monday ‌after the Israeli military concluded a 10-day operation that the UN says displaced more than 3,000 people in the city.

NTT Data eyes more Indonesia data centre investment
Japan's NTT Data Group, a unit of telecommunications giant NTT , plans to step up investment in data centres in Indonesia, its Asia ‌Pacific data centre chief told Reuters on Tuesday.

Iran-US deal still out of reach despite diplomatic push, Iranian official says
Iran and the United States remain far from a deal to end the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, despite intensified diplomatic efforts to avert a return to major conflict after the US midterm elections.

War widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red lines
After seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea.

UK PM to raise debt reset and trade at Commonwealth summit
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will set out his vision for a debt reset and stronger trade with Commonwealth countries at a summit on Tuesday that ‌is likely to hear calls for slavery reparations.

Betting on US midterms brings rush, stress as serious money goes on the line
When polls close in the US midterm elections on Tuesday night, Noah Poser will be glued to his phone tracking dozens of large wagers he placed on prediction markets.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and
Welkom Correspondent HJ / 4 NOV 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

03/11/2026

THINK, PRAY, DECIDE.
LGE 2026

03/11/2026

TODAY IS 3 NOV 2026
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Nuus - Bron (Nuusflitsnuus)
Lande moedig inwoners aan om altyd noodvoorrade gereed te hou
Verskeie lande wêreldwyd moedig inwoners aan om noodvoorrade soos drinkwater, nie-bederfbare kos, medisyne en batterye byderhand te hou. Die aanbevelings verskil van land tot land, maar die doel is dieselfde: om huishoudings te help om vir ’n beperkte tyd op hul eie te kan klaarkom indien ’n noodsituasie dit sou vereis.

Petrol en diesel kan Woensdag goedkoper word
Motoriste kan van Woensdag af ’n daling in die brandstofprys verwag. Berekeninge dui daarop dat 93-oktaan-petrol met sowat 33 sent per liter en 95-oktaan-petrol met ongeveer 49 sent kan daal. Diesel kan na verwagting tussen R1,58 en R1,68 per liter goedkoper word.

MIV-positiewe pa lewenslank tronk toe ná verkragting van jong dogter
WES-KAAP. – “Pappa, ek hoop jy geniet die tronklewe. Ek weet nie regtig hoe dit is om sonder ’n pa groot te word nie, en daarom voel ek jammer vir my klein sussie en boetie. Maar dit is jou eie skuld, want hoe kon jy dit doen?” ’n MIV-positiewe pa (41) is Vrydag in die Vredenburg-streekhof tot lewenslange gevangenisstraf gevonnis, nadat hy sy 13-jarige dogter verkrag het sonder om ’n kondoom te gebruik, terwyl hy geweet het dat hy haar aan MIV blootstel.

Ramaphosa doen beroep op kiesers om Woensdag te stem
President Cyril Ramaphosa doen ’n beroep op alle geregistreerde kiesers om Woensdag 4 November aan die munisipale verkiesing deel te neem en sodoende te help om beter, veiliger en meer welvarende gemeenskappe te bou.

TikTok-gebruiker ná video oor Mkhwanazi aangekeer
KWAZULU-NATAL. – ’n 38-jarige man is Sondagmiddag (1 November) in KwaMashu in hegtenis geneem nadat hy na bewering ’n TikTok-video geplaas het waarin hy vir luitenant-generaal Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal se provinsiale polisiekommissaris, beledig en mense tot geweld aangehits het.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Godongwana to step into Joburg after election if failure persists
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana says he will not hesitate to step in and dissolve the Johannesburg council, no matter which party wins. The national government can step in to failing municipalities if provincial authorities fail to do so or their efforts at assistance fail. Business organisations are also gearing up to help but are only likely to do so if the present coalition is no longer in charge.

‘Thank God for Gogo’: Some Soweto residents say Zille succeeded where ANC promises failed
Soweto residents endured prolonged power outages, with some blaming service failures for life-altering consequences, like Welcome van Ster’s leg amputation. DA-led interventions, including transformer installations and boreholes, restored electricity and water in affected areas, earning mixed political reactions. The DA targets Soweto as a key election battleground, aiming to challenge ANC dominance by addressing service delivery failures with tangible results.

Only one in four Grade 8 and 9 pupils pass June exams in three provinces
Provincial education spokespersons have cited multiple factors for pupils’ weak performance in the Grade 8 and 9 June exams. Teachers reported operating under significant bureaucratic and political pressure to prioritise pass rates over education quality. The Western Cape Education Department cautioned that June results are not a hard pass or fail: both the School-Based Assessment mark (60%) and November exams (40%) determine whether a pupil will pass or fail at the end of the year.

‘Dr’ Lani vs Gauteng education: Fake doctor wins first round in matric certificate battle
Three years after news first broke that social media “doctor” Matthew Lani was in fact not a doctor and, according to the Gauteng Department of Education, had not even completed matric, Lani is now being asked to cough up the Cambridge certificates he claims he has – but says they have been lost.

‘I worry more about Shoprite’: Dis-Chem CEO flags Sixty60 as disruptive force in pharmacy
Dis-Chem is most worried about the threat of Shoprite and its Medirite pharmaceutical retail brand, saying South Africa’s largest retailer could leverage its Sixty60 platform to aggressively expand Medirite.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
South Africa's splintering vote sets up multi-party battle for cities
The first time Mpho Moroka voted, in 2008, she backed the African National Congress. Almost two decades on, the unemployed 38-year-old from Soweto has switched sides to the rival Democratic Alliance ahead of local elections.

Salvadoran families demand fair trials, mourn prison dead on Day of the Dead
El ⁠Salvador's state of exception, imposed by President Nayib Bukele four years ago, has allowed security forces to detain more than 90,000 people.

Bangladesh garment factories reopen, fresh clashes keep industry on edge
Bangladesh's garment factories reopened on Monday, but fresh clashes between police and workers demanding higher wages broke out in ‌Dhaka and nearby industrial hubs, keeping manufacturers on edge after Sunday's widespread closures.

UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world
A British adventurer who has been walking around the world for almost three decades is due to finish his trek on ‌Monday, ending a 31,000-mile journey at the house where he grew up.

As reparations debate grows, Caribbean campaigners point to one British family's example
When British journalist Laura Trevelyan travelled to Grenada in 2023 to apologise for her family's role in colonial slavery and pledge £100,000 ($134,000) towards education, Caribbean reparations advocates ‌saw more than an act of contrition.

India moves to resolve Scotch tariff dispute under UK trade pact, sources say
India ‌assured industry executives on Monday it would honour a trade pact with Britain and resolve a dispute over Scotch wh**ky tariffs, easing concerns for companies such as Diageo and Pernod Ricard, six people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Trump's Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn't choose
President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran again confronts America’s Gulf allies with a stark prospect: another war decided in Washington in which the US bases built to protect them could instead make them targets for harsh Iranian reprisal.

Displaced Palestinians return to damaged Hebron quarter as Israeli troops withdraw
Palestinians returned to damaged homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Monday ‌after the Israeli military concluded a 10-day operation that the UN says displaced more than 3,000 people in the city.

Mitsubishi to sell down LNG Canada stake to Blackstone funds for $1.6 billion
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp said on Monday it will sell a 49.9% interest in a holding company that ‌owns its stake in the LNG Canada project to funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance, a unit of Blackstone , for about $1.6 billion.

Iran says contacts over ending war continue as talks end with no breakthrough
While oil prices fell on hopes that the latest round of mediation could lead to a diplomatic solution to the crisis, Iranian sources said they ⁠believed a new US attack was still more likely than a deal.

How Russia is seizing resorts along the Sea of Azov in occupied Ukraine
Hotel signs that were written in Ukrainian are now in Russian. Ukrainian flags have been swapped for Russian ones. This visual investigation explains how Moscow is transforming Ukrainian coastal resorts into Russian ones.

UK to unveil migrant settlement overhaul after months of debate
Interior minister Shabana Mahmood will on Monday set out reforms to how migrants can settle in Britain, ‌in a bid to balance voter demands for lower immigration with business warnings that tough rules could deter workers who the country still needs.

Surprise Michigan endorsement tests Democrats on eve of midterms
Democrats sought to contain a rift in Michigan's US Senate race after one of their own crossed party lines to endorse the Republican candidate, as both parties made final pitches before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and
Welkom Correspondent HJ / 3 NOV 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

02/11/2026

SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE REMOVED FROM AGOA
( All thanks to the ANC government- massive joblosses on the cards for everyday South Africans)
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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the US will remove South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effectively stripping duty-free access to American markets for affected export sectors.

Key Details of the Decision
Effective Date: The duty-free trade access under AGOA for South African goods will be terminated starting January 2027.

Official Reasons: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer cited ongoing trade barriers, corruption, and national security/foreign policy alignment concerns as the primary drivers behind the exclusion.

Impact on Tariffs: Removing AGOA eligibility means South African exports to the US will transition to standard tariff rates. Economists note that while this ends key preferential market access, baseline tariff exposure (estimated around ~15.9% depending on the sector) is less severe than the broader 30% reciprocal tariff threats issued previously.

Affected Sectors:
Key manufacturing and agricultural industries—including automotive exports, w**e, citrus, and specialized industrial manufacturing—will face higher costs when entering the US market.

Economists and trade groups emphasize that while the move is a substantial policy blow to bilateral trade, South African exporters will need to accelerate market diversification across the EU, UK, Asia, and the broader African continent.

Sources:
Reuters & Global Wire Reporting: Breaking coverage on the suspension notices issued to both South Africa and Rwanda regarding AGOA beneficiary status starting January 1, 2027.

02/11/2026

🌤️ FREE STATE REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Source: SAWS (South African Weather Service)

Free State Regional Overview
Expect a partly cloudy to cloudy day across the province with warm to hot conditions. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected across most regions, becoming scattered in the eastern parts.

Major Cities
Bloemfontein:
Min / Max: 14°C / 30°C
Wind Speed & Direction: NW at 30 km/h
Conditions: Showers and thundershowers
Sun Times: Sunrise 05:19 | Sunset 18:37
Welkom:
Min / Max: 16°C / 30°C
Wind Speed & Direction: NW at 20 km/h
Conditions: Showers and thundershowers
Sun Times: Sunrise 05:19 | Sunset 18:34
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Towns & Regional Forecast
Winnie Mandela Town : Min 16°C / Max 32°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Sasolburg: Min 17°C / Max 31°C | Showers & Thundershowers
Bethlehem: Min 13°C / Max 28°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers

Bothaville: Min 18°C / Max 34°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Dealesville: Min 18°C / Max 33°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Ficksburg: Min 11°C / Max 26°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers

Fauresmith: Min 12°C / Max 30°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Koffiefontein: Min 18°C / Max 33°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers

Kroonstad: Min 14°C / Max 30°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Ladybrand: Min 13°C / Max 29°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers

Parys/Vredefort: Min 17°C / Max 31°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Reitz: Min 13°C / Max 28°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Rouxville: Min 12°C / Max 27°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers

Harrismith/Van Reenen's Pass: Min 15°C / Max 28°C | Wind NW 10 km/h | Rain / Showers
Warden: Min 13°C / Max 28°C | Wind NW 20 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers
Wepener: Min 14°C / Max 29°C | Wind NW 30 km/h | Showers & Thundershowers

02/11/2026

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Can One Person Fix a Metro's Breakdown? The Independent

Candidate Dilemma
With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, communities across South Africa’s major metropolitan municipalities are locked in a familiar debate. Decades of decaying infrastructure, uncollected refuse, crumbling roads, and financial mismanagement have left residents disillusioned with traditional political party promises.

As voters search for genuine alternatives, the rise of independent ward candidates has sparked both hope and scepticism. But can a single independent candidate really tame a multi-billion-rand metropolitan machine?

1. Does an Independent Have the Know-How and Capacity for a Metro?
Metropolitan municipalities—such as Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, eThekwini, Mangaung and Nelson Mandela Bay—are complex institutions with vast municipal budgets, massive workforces, and intricate regulatory frameworks.

The Skill Set Question:
Opponents argue that running or effectively overseeing a metro ward requires an entire administrative network, party caucuses, and technical advisors. Can an individual candidate without party backing possess the administrative acumen to deal with complex urban planning, water management, and energy grids?

The Counter-Argument:
Proponents point out that many political party appointees lack basic municipal qualifications or administrative experience. An independent candidate—often a community leader, engineer, accountant, or civic activist—frequently brings real-world professional expertise directly into council without having to answer to party bosses or cadre deployment agendas.

2. Is It Worth Voting Independent After Years of Neglect?
Years of coalition instability, service delivery failures, and party-line voting have left many voters feeling trapped.

Breaking the Party Whip:
In a party-dominated council, ward councillors often vote according to party headquarters' instructions rather than the immediate needs of their local ward. An independent candidate's primary selling point is uncompromised accountability: their sole constituency is the ward residents who voted them in.

The Single-Seat Limitation:
On the other hand, an independent councillor controls only one vote in a council chamber of over a hundred seats. While they can give their ward a dedicated voice, their ability to secure budget allocations for local repairs often depends on negotiating with the very party blocs that control council majorities.

3. Can an Independent Really Make an Impact Against the "Big Guns"?
Standing up to well-funded, nationally backed political parties is no small feat.

Holding the Balance of Power:
In the current era of slim council majorities and fragile coalition governments, a single independent councillor can become a crucial kingmaker. In a hung metro council, an independent seat carries immense leverage to demand targeted service delivery improvements in exchange for voting support on municipal budgets or mayor selections.

The Risk of Isolation:
Conversely, without party machinery to back them, independent councillors face the risk of being sidelined or outvoted by major party caucuses. Without legislative or party bloc power, their influence could be reduced to public advocacy rather than executive action.

Where Do You Stand?
As election day nears, voters face a fundamental choice: stick with party-aligned candidates who carry institutional weight (and party baggage), or trust an independent community figure to fight for their ward line by line.

Metro Correspondent

02/11/2026

"WHEN LUCIFER POSTS ON X"
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ANDILE MNGXITAMA (Member of Parliament)

uMkhonto weSizwe Party Member of Parliament.

Andile deleted his post after his hate-filled message on X.
South Africans call him out...

Source: X

02/11/2026

2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION NEWS
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Voting Delays in Cape Town Metro: 217 Stations Open Late

Delays in ballot paper deliveries prevented 217 voting stations across the City of Cape Town metro from opening on time for special votes this morning, according to the Electoral Commission in the Western Cape.

Special voting is currently underway today and tomorrow ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections. Affected areas include Langa and Milnerton.

Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse apologised for the inconvenience caused, while noting that operations in rural voting districts are proceeding smoothly.

Nearly 300,000 special vote applications were approved across the province.
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Stemvertagings in Kaapstad-metro: 217 Lokale Open Laat

Die Verkiesingskommissie in die Wes-Kaap het bekendgemaak dat 217 stemlokale in die Kaapstad-metro vanoggend nie betyds vir spesiale stemme kon open nie weens vertragings met die aflewering van stembriewe.

Spesiale stemme word vandag en môre uitgebring ter voorbereiding vir Woensdag se plaaslike regeringsverkiesing. Onder die geraakte gebiede is Milnerton en Langa. Die provinsiale kiesbeampte, Michael Hendrickse, het sy omverskoning aangebied vir die ongerief en bevestig dat die proses in landelike gebiede sonder enige probleme verloop.

Amper 300 000 spesiale stemme is vir die Wes-Kaap goedgekeur.

Source/Bron: SABC/S.A.U.K.

02/11/2026

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE VOTING STATION
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How it works
* On election day, go to the voting station at which you're registered (check your voter registration status to find out where you're registered).

* Show your green, bar-coded, South African ID book or a temporary identification certificate to the voting officer.

* The voting officer checks that your name appears on the voters' roll.

* Once the voting officer is satisfied that you have the correct ID, are a registered voter and have not already voted, your name is marked off the roll, your ID is stamped on the second page, and your thumbnail is inked.

*** VERY IMPORTANT: The voting officer stamps the back of the correct number of official ballot papers (one per election) and gives them to you.
[ 2 Ballot papers]:
BALLOT ONE: Vote for your Ward Councillor
BALLOT TWO: Vote for the party to govern your municipality.

* Take your ballot paper/s to an empty ballot booth, mark the ballot paper, fold it so that your choice isn't visible and place the ballot paper in the ballot box.

NOTE: Physically disabled voters:
If you are physically disabled or visually impaired, or elderly, you can choose someone to help you at the voting station.
The Presiding Officer can also help you cast your vote, but an observer and, if available, two agents from different parties must be present.

NOTE: Incorrect ballots
If you incorrectly mark a ballot paper and realise this before placing the paper in the ballot box, just ask the Presiding Officer for a new ballot paper. Please make sure that the incorrect ballot paper is marked as "cancelled".

Once your ballot has been placed in the ballot box, it can't be removed.

Objections
You should object if a voter has been given too many ballot papers or refused a ballot paper, or you have complaints about the conduct of a voting officer, party agent or any other person present. See Objections on the IEC website for more info.

Source: Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)

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