The second day of special votes in Nelson Mandela Bay proceeded well without any major challenges.
Out of 73647 special voters registered in Nelson Mandela Bay 36622 had already voted as recorded at 15h00 on Tuesday, 28 May 2024.
“We are happy with the progress so far. Generally this has been a smooth process, except for a few glitches caused by service delivery protests that delayed opening of two stations,” said Municipal Election Officer Dumisani Mbebe.
Through political interventions by Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Committee members and Councillors, the protests were stopped and voting station proceeded peacefully.
Nelson Mandela Bay IEC Area Manager Malome Nkoana said he was satisfied with progress so far.
“The first day of special votes was a test on our systems. On the second day we have improved and happy about the progress,” said Nkoana.
Nkoana said voting proceeded uninterrupted until station closed at 17h00.
He said the IEC was ready for the influx of voters on Wednesday, 29 May 2024.
“All our systems are in place, we are ready to deliver a smooth election day. Challenges will be attended as they come working with party agents both on site and at the Operational Centre,” added Nkoana.
SAPS working with the Metro Police are on the ground monitoring all areas throughout the metro. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has also made final checks on all Municipal property voting venues to make sure that all amenities are working.
“We have sent teams to all our 52 properties that will be voting stations, to check their readiness. They are all ready,” said Mbebe.
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