Ballot Paper Shortages Hit Advance Polls
Monday, October 21, 2019
While it is reported that the process went well, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) confirmed they had hiccups in some areas.
IEC spokesperson, Osupile Maroba said they had shortage of ballot papers in other areas but “we managed to address the situation”.
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