IEC chops 348 polling stations

The IEC says the review of polling stations was done after assessment of the 2014 turnout, looking at the low numbers at some stations, security of election officers, population mobility, availability of built-up structures and congestion of polling stations in a polling district.

However, critics say after the review, some voters will have to travel extended distances to exercise their democratic right next year, discouraging many and distorting the final outcome of the elections.