IEC appoints returning officer for Tlokweng by-election
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
A former unionist, Boitshwarelo is now deputy District Commissioner in Tlokweng.
In pursuance of Section 4 (2) of the Electoral Act, the IEC secretary Keireng Zuze has appointed Boitshwarelo and four assistant returning officers for the purpose of the by-election to be held in the Tlokweng constituency.
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