South African Special Votes Cast in 2024 General Elections: Hopes, Challenges, and Innovations
Over 1.6 million individuals have commenced voting in South Africa’s special voting process for the 2024 national and provincial elections. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has implemented innovative measures to assist blind and partially-sighted individuals. The primary issues voters hope to address include rampant corruption, economic instability, and persistent load-shedding.