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Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto weSizwe Party continues to dominate at the polls, effectively kicking the Economic Freedom Fighters into fourth spot, nationally.
Counting continues with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) set to deliver results within the seven-day deadline.
IEC explains process of capturing and validating votes
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is continuing with the process of capturing and validating votes following the completion of voting, earlier this week.
“The process of results compilation entails ensuring accuracy and validation of the results. This process involves scanning each result slip to create an image of the result, double-blind capture of each result slip, and auditing each result slip by independent auditors. The result system was audited externally and parties had occasion to also audit,” the IEC said.
According to the Electoral Act, the IEC has seven days to announce the results. Report by Robin-Lee Franke
Counting is 51.92% completed by 6am with ANC, DA and MK Party still in top three positions