Most newly registered voters are young people between the ages of 16 and 29, says the IEC

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says 78.31% of newly registered voters are between the ages of 16 to 29. The IEC confirmed 2.9-million voters were registered at the weekend. Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo briefed media on Monday.

20 Nov 2023 10AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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