IEC confirms special votes for local elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has said that special votes will be available to eligible voters during the upcoming local government elections, EWN reports. Voting for local government elections in South Africa is expected to take place in five months. According to the IEC, special votes allow approved voters to cast their ballots one or two days before election day. Western Cape provincial elections officer Michael Hendricks explained that special votes are primarily for people who are disabled, infirm, or heavily pregnant and unable to travel to polling stations, with officials visiting them at home if they apply within the required period. However, Hendricks said not everyone is eligible for the special vote. He said people hospitalized outside their voting districts will unfortunately not be able to vote.
Bail hearing continues for 8 Limpopo insurance murder suspects
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According to reports, eight suspects accused of involvement in insurance-related murders are expected to return to the Polokwane Magistrate's Court to continue their bail plea. sabc news. The group is allegedly linked to a syndicate led by former police sergeant Rachel Kutumela, who is accused of insuring victims before killing them in order to claim insurance payouts. The state is opposing bail. Investigating officer Captain Keshi Mabunda is expected to continue opposing bail. He claimed that some suspects interfered with witnesses. The suspects, mostly family members and relatives, have been in custody since their arrest in February.
Ramaphosa to host Kenyan President Ruto to boost trade and ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Kenyan President William Ruto at the Union Buildings in Pretoria during his official state visit, according to reports. EWN. The state visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Africa's two largest economies, South Africa and Kenya. The discussions are going to focus on trade, economic cooperation and regional and international matters of mutual interest. The government says there are at least 60 South African companies currently operating in Kenya. The government said the two countries have also signed 28 agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation. There will also be a business forum followed by bilateral talks to encourage more investment and improve trade between Africa's two largest economies.