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DA representatives maintain presence at voting stations across district
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has been active at voting stations across the Chris Hani District throughout election day, with party representatives engaging with voters and maintaining a visible presence.
DA representatives were stationed at campaign tables displaying party branding and election materials as residents made their way to cast their votes.
Chris Hani District Executive Mayor casts his vote
Chris Hani District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani, has cast his vote at Hargreaves JSS in Lahlangubo, Ward 8, within the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality.
According to a statement shared by Chris Hani District Municipality, Sizani encouraged all eligible voters to exercise their democratic right and participate in the elections.
The municipality also reminded residents that voting stations will remain open until 21:00 tonight.
Voting continues across Komani and the wider Chris Hani District, with residents still having time to make their way to voting stations before polls close.
The Independents' Ken Clark casts his vote in Komani
Ken Clark of The Independents cast his vote at the Queen's College voting station in Komani earlier today.
In a post shared on The Independents' official Facebook page, Clark was pictured at the voting station, accompanied by the message: "Have a wonderful day and celebrate your new found freedom."
Voting continues across Komani and the wider Chris Hani District as residents head to polling stations to cast their ballots.
Voting proceeding smoothly at WSU Campus in Grey Street
A resident has reported that voting is proceeding smoothly at the WSU Campus in Grey Street, Komani.
According to the resident, voters have been turning out at the voting station, with no disruptions reported at the time of the update.
The resident indicated that the voting process was running smoothly, adding to reports received from other voting stations across the area.
Komani News continues to receive updates from residents as voting progresses throughout the day.
ELECTION UPDATE | SAPS
ELECTION UPDATE | SAPS
SAPS has indicated that there are no serious incidents to report at this stage regarding today's voting.
Responding to an enquiry from Komani News at 12:47, SAPS spokesperson Captain Mgolodela said:
"There is nothing serious at this moment, everything is under control."
Peaceful voting reported at Dora Voslo in Emalahleni
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) Observer Mission has reported a peaceful voting process at the Dora Voslo Voting District in Ward 16 of the Emalahleni Local Municipality, although voter turnout has been relatively low.
Revd Thembelani Vazi, an accredited election observer representing the SACC Observer Mission, said the voting station opened without disruptions, with IEC officials carrying out their duties professionally.
According to Vazi, there have been no significant queues, incidents of intimidation or confrontations between political party representatives.
He described the atmosphere as calm, with representatives from different political parties working alongside one another without visible tension.
The SACC Observer Mission continues to monitor proceedings at the voting station as voting continues throughout the day.
Voter reports smooth voting process in Tabata village
A voter at the Lonwabo Educare Centre in Tabata village has reported a smooth and efficient voting experience, completing the process in approximately 10 minutes.
The voter described IEC staff as friendly and competent, saying the voting procedure was handled efficiently.
The voter also reported seeing representatives of several political parties canvassing outside the voting station.
No incidents have been reported in Komani or the wider Chris Hani District so far, with voting continuing across the area.
Voting is underway across Komani and the wider Chris Hani District, with no issues reported at voting stations so far this morning.
Most voting stations have experienced steady queues as residents make their way to cast their votes.
Waiting times have varied between voting stations, with voters generally waiting between approximately 15 minutes and one hour before being able to vote.
Despite the queues, voting has reportedly been proceeding without major disruptions across the area.
Voters are encouraged to remain patient as voting continues throughout the day.
Komani News will continue monitoring developments at voting stations across Komani and the Chris Hani District, including voter turnout, waiting times, and any disruptions that may arise.
