South Africans living abroad, starting with Asia, have begun voting.

South Africa is one of only a few countries on the continent, that allows citizens abroad to participate in elections.

In 2024 the IEC has seen a record number of registered voters overseas who have applied to cast special votes, totaling around 78 thousand.

For more, we speak to SABC International News Editor Sophie Mokoena.


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