The Independent Electoral Commission has said it would be investigating reports that the “double envelope” system had not been used in certain cases, rendering votes null and void.
This has included a viral message that has been circulated on WhatsApp. Its origin and authenticity have not been confirmed. “Depending on the outcome of the investigation the commission will make a decision on whether these votes are included in the count or not,” the IEC said in a statement.
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