Long wait as By-Elections remain suspended

Monday, November 23, 2020

Voters in Metsimotlhabe, Boseja South and Tamasane wards will have a long wait to elect new local authority representatives, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says by-elections are still suspended.

The easing of movement restrictions in recent months had reportedly raised hopes amongst voters that they too would get to select representatives in different councils.

Villagers say securing substantive councillors is particularly important, because the representatives would spearhead their areas’ requests for coronavirus (COVID-19) assistance. The three posts fell vacant when the councillors for the wards died this year.

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Long wait as By-Elections remain suspended

Voters in Metsimotlhabe, Boseja South and Tamasane wards will have a long wait to elect new local authority representatives, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says by-elections are still suspended.

Athletics likely to go solo at Olympics

Amidst BFA fights, Sebego raises hand for presidency

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Fitness trainer, Zongwane breaks barriers

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