The IEC has announced its state of readiness stating that it expect 77 candidates representing 14 political parties along with 18 independent candidates to contest the ward by-elections. Of the 24 by-elections, five are in Central South Africa with two in the Free State, one in the North West and another two in the Northern Cape. 

The IEC in the Free State has meanwhile confirmed it is all systems go for the municipal ward by-elections set to take place in Mangaung and Dihlabeng Municipalities. Electoral Operation Manager in the province, Itumeleng Liba, confirms all Covid-19 regulations will be followed at all voting stations.

Liba says voting stations in both Ward 20 in Clarens and Ward 11 in Bloemfontein will open be open from 07:00 until 21:00.

OFM News has previously reported that the wards previously led by the ANC both became vacant as a result of the death of their councillors.

The by-election in North West will take place in Ratlou while two will take place in the Northern Cape, including in the troubled Thembelihle Municipality.

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