IEC Warns Against Spreading Unverified Election Results
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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has cautioned political parties and their supporters against disseminating unverified election results following the 2026 local government elections. The IEC emphasized that premature claims could stir unrest and erode trust in the electoral process. As of Thursday evening, around 50% of votes had been counted, with results from major metros still outstanding. The IEC assured the public that verified results would be released on Sunday.
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