Day 1 of special votes sees low turnout with a few hiccups

More than 100 voting stations in the OR Tambo District had to be closed due to taxi operators blocking major routes

27 May 2024 - 20:34

With more than 1.6-million people registered to cast special votes, a small percentage made their way to voting stations on Monday to be among the first to make their crosses for the parties of their choice...

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