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IEC confirms 12 million voters in 2021 LGE

IEC confirms 12 million voters in 2021 LGE

The IEC confirmed on Thursday that 12 million South Africans voted in the 2021 municipal elections. Voter turnout was approximately 45.79%.

Past turnout in municipal elections:

2016 – 57.94%
2011 – 57.6%
2006 – 48.40%
2000 – 47.33%

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