Police on high alert in Vuwani as election day approaches

JOHANNESBURG - Police said on Tuesday they were keeping a close eye on developments in volatile Vuwani, outside Giyani, where some residents have threatened to protest on election day.

Although that issue was settled through inter-government intervention, the community was now up in arms again. Limpopo electoral officer Nkaro Mateta said the Electoral Commission of South Africa experienced no disruptions during the special voting in the area on Monday and had recorded a turnout of over 70%.

The joint security cluster last week said Vuwani had been identified as was one of the hot spots that would be receiving special police attention this week as millions of South Africans prepare to take to the polls in less than a day.

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