IEC gets parliamentary backing as election risks persist
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Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, at the launch of the Local Government Elections National Results Operation Centre in Midrand on October 28.
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IEC gets parliamentary backing as election risks persist. Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, at the launch of the Local Government Elections National Results Operation Centre in Midrand on October 28. Covered by 1 publications. IOL: IEC gets parliamentary backing as election risks persist.
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- IOL South Africa IEC gets parliamentary backing as election risks persist Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, at the launch of the Local Government Elections National Results Operation Centre in Midrand on October 28. 1 h ago · Tier 3
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