“It’s not true that you can’t vote with fake nails. The indelible ink used to mark thumbs is effective and is one of a number of safeguards to protect the integrity of election results.

“Unfortunately there are recurring themes of disinformation with every election,” said the IECon Wednesday. The indelible ink used to mark thumbs is effective and one of a number of safeguards to protect the integrity of the election.

Though there were those who proved the IEC right with pictures of inked manicured nails, some, however, claimed the ink was not strong enough.

ThabileShabangu said: “There is nothing indelible about that ink, I washed my hands twice and it is already off, were it not for the stamp on my ID, I would vote all day.” 

Gawie wrote: “I voted and then came home to wash a few dishes, and my mark was gone. Sunlight dishwashing liquid must be really strong then, or indelible ink is not so indelible this time around.”

The IEC further reminded people that taking a picture of a marked ballot was illegal.

The Citizen