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In,  South Africa poll, some ANC voters lose patience with their liberators

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In,  South Africa poll, some ANC voters lose patience with their liberators

South Africans are casting their ballots in the country’s most unpredictable election in three decades of democracy. Some voters are losing patience with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) due to economic and social problems it has failed to fix since the end of apartheid. Some once loyal supporters of the ANC are considering voting for other parties, with pollsters expecting the ANC to lose its parliamentary majority.

Instructional video for June 9 elections released

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Instructional video for June 9 elections released

The interior ministry has uploaded an instructional video online to help voters cast their ballots correctly for the upcoming elections on June 9. Voters must mark their ballot paper with a blue or black pen in the designated spot under the column of the combination or next to the name of the individual candidate of their preference. Voters cannot choose candidates from different combinations and must vote for either a combination or a single independent candidate. If a voter votes for both a combination and an independent candidate, the ballot paper will be invalid.

The ‘Fidias phenomenon’ in politics

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The ‘Fidias phenomenon’ in politics

Fidias Panayiotou, a successful online personality, has entered the political arena during the dual elections of June 9. Despite his popularity and savvy marketing strategies, it remains unclear what his political positions are and which group he will align with in the European Parliament. He has claimed to have a 5% share of the votes in a survey, which could translate to over 10,000 votes. While he has gained recognition through his online presence, the question remains whether figures like him can bring about substantive change in a political system struggling with credibility.

Race against time for the 9 June elections

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Race against time for the 9 June elections

The Election Service and political parties are working to prepare for the upcoming elections on June 9. The Election Service has launched the “Where I Vote” platform to help voters find their polling station and ballot papers. Parties are concerned about voter turnout and are addressing people’s questions. Voters will receive up to six different colored ballots for various positions, and must present proper identification to vote. Voters must not mix candidates from different combinations on the ballot.