After photos and information about a number of IEC ballot boxes found scattered in Koedoe Park in Rant-en-Dal went viral, the IEC has responded on Twitter, saying all is not lost.
Read: Ballot boxes and voting documents found in veld
The News received a very concerning message about the local elections via Facebook earlier this morning.
The message, accompanied by numerous photos, said a number of IEC ballot boxes and other voting documentation was found lying in the park.
The IEC has replied to the News’ tweet about the situation, saying: “Ballot boxes left behind by officials not following disposal procedure does not necessarily mean election is compromised.”
They continued as follows: “Remember each ballot is bar-coded and can be tracked to a voting station, and tallied. Appropriate action will be taken against officials found to [have] contravene[d] our procedures.”
The News is still awaiting an official response from the IEC.
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