South Africa's Electoral Commission says 780- thousand votes were administered on day one of the special votes ahead of the country's local government polls on Wednesday the 4th.

Special voting is an inclusivity mechanism in the southern African nation's electoral scheme catering for registered voters who may not be able to reach voting stations due to physical infirmity or disability, and those who may, for various reasons, not be in a position to present themselves on Election Day at voting stations within the wards where they are registered.

Thuto Ngobeni has more..

South Africa's Electoral Commission says 780- thousand votes were administered on day one of the special votes ahead of the country's local government polls on Wednesday the 4th.
Special voting is an inclusivity mechanism in the southern African nation's electoral scheme catering for registered voters who may not be able to reach voting stations due to physical infirmity or disability, and those who may, for various reasons, not be in a position to present themselves on Election Day at voting stations within the wards where they are registered.
Thuto Ngobeni has more..

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Special Voting Begins Ahead of South Africa's Local Elections

Uganda's political and military landscape is under renewed scrutiny following the arrest of former deputy military chief General Peter Elwelu on allegations of plotting to destabilise parts of the country.

The arrest comes amid growing speculation about succession politics in Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni has extended his decades-long rule and his son, military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has already declared his intention to run for president in 2031.

To help us unpack the significance of these developments, Mpho Sithole spoke to journalist and commentator, Timothy Kalyegira in Uganda..

Uganda's political and military landscape is under renewed scrutiny following the arrest of former deputy military chief General Peter Elwelu on allegations of plotting to destabilise parts of the country.
The arrest comes amid growing speculation about succession politics in Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni has extended his decades-long rule and his son, military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has already declared his intention to run for president in 2031.
To help us unpack the significance of these developments, Mpho Sithole spoke to journalist and commentator, Timothy Kalyegira in Uganda..

Uganda Arrests Former Military Chief

Gender Equality Commission to Monitor Local Elections in South Africa
South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality will deploy monitors across the country during the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The Commission says the focus is on whether all South Africans, especially women and other vulnerable groups, can participate freely and without discrimination.

The deployment comes as special voting concludes today and the country heads into the main election tomorrow.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Commission for Gender Equality Commissioner, Her Royal Highness Mokgadi Eurika Mogane...

Gender Equality Commission to Monitor Local Elections in South Africa South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality will deploy monitors across the country during the 2026 Local Government Elections.
The Commission says the focus is on whether all South Africans, especially women and other vulnerable groups, can participate freely and without discrimination.
The deployment comes as special voting concludes today and the country heads into the main election tomorrow.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Commission for Gender Equality Commissioner, Her Royal Highness Mokgadi Eurika Mogane...

Gender Equality Commission to Monitor Local Elections in SA

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), says it has reprioritised its resources to ensure comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Local Government Elections, despite ongoing financial constraints.

Group Chief Executive Officer Nomsa Chabeli says the public broadcaster has scaled back some of its regular programming to channel resources towards election-related content, and deploy teams across the country. 

Chabeli made these remarks while speaking to the SABC at the Election Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Midrand, north of the city of Johannesburg, on Tuesday.

Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report…

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), says it has reprioritised its resources to ensure comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Local Government Elections, despite ongoing financial constraints.
Group Chief Executive Officer Nomsa Chabeli says the public broadcaster has scaled back some of its regular programming to channel resources towards election-related content, and deploy teams across the country.&nbsp;
Chabeli made these remarks while speaking to the SABC at the Election Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Midrand, north of the city of Johannesburg, on Tuesday.
Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report&hellip;

Special Voting Begins Ahead of South Africa's Local Elections

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