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KZN records 48.7% voter turnout as results capturing continues

Reported by SAnews South African News

KwaZulu-Natal recorded 48.7% voter turnout in the 2026 Local Government Elections, above the reported national average of 45.8%. The Electoral Commission was still awaiting the capture of outstanding results.

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  • Affected location: KwaZulu-Natal
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The report gives a provincial turnout figure while election results are still being captured.

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