According to Xinhua, South Africa’s local‑government elections kicked off on Wednesday, with voting officially opening at 7 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) across the country.
The election sees more than 29 million registered voters expected to head to nearly 23,700 polling stations nationwide, Xinhua reports.
Voters will be choosing representatives for over 200 municipalities, the outlet added.
The 7 a.m. opening time aligns with the country’s standard early‑morning voting schedule, the article noted.
Election officials expect the number of ballots cast to set a new turnout record for municipal contests in South Africa, Xinhua said.
The vote will determine local leadership for the upcoming five‑year term, according to the source.
