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Voting stations opened as planned for SA expats' voter weekend

SA expats cast their votes

JOHANNESBURG - Approximately 78 000 South Africans living abroad began casting their ballots from today, until Sunday.

UK based journalist Graeme Raubenheimer says one of the biggest issues for voters was documentation.

But that's since been resolved and people are now allowed to use their Identity Documents.

READ: 2024 Elections | Expats prepare to cast their vote this weekend

The Independent Electoral Commission says all voting stations opened as planned in all the missions today. 

According to the Commission, London has the the most out-of-country voters with over 24 000 registered people.

READ: SA expats voter weekend kicks off this year's polls

IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi says the majority of voters are expected to show up on Saturday.

 

Voting stations open as planned abroad

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