IEC says more than 60% of election results captured as collation continues
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has captured more than 60% of the results from the 2026 local government elections, with the results collation process expected to be concluded by the weekend.
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IEC says more than 60% of election results captured as collation continues. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has captured more than 60% of the results from the 2026 local government elections, with the results collation process expected to be concluded by the weekend. Covered by 1 publications. IOL: IEC says more than 60% of election results captured as collation continues.
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- IOL South Africa IEC says more than 60% of election results captured as collation continues The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has captured more than 60% of the results from the 2026 local government elections, with the results collation process expected to be concluded by the weekend. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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