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IEC achieves 91% completion rate for local election results

Reported by SAnews South African News

The Electoral Commission (IEC) reported 91% completion of national results for the 2026 Local Government Elections as of 5 p.m. Friday. Results were finalised in 150 of 213 municipalities, excluding district councils.

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The update reports progress in completing local-election results across South Africa.

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