WATCH | IEC fears bigger ballot papers may lead to more spoilt votes

The voter will receive three ballot papers: two for the National Assembly, and one for a provincial legislature

12 November 2023 - 00:00
By Kgothatso Madisa

The inclusion of independent candidates on the ballot papers for next year’s elections is presenting the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) with a new headache, as it fears the changes could potentially lead to countless spoilt votes.

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