SA voters report smoother 2026 municipal polls, but IEC trust erodes

An HSRC survey shows South African voters faced shorter queues and expressed satisfaction with the 2026 municipal elections, yet trust in the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) continues to decline. The divergence between operational performance and institutional confidence suggests a deeper erosion of public faith in electoral governance, which could have implications for future political stability and voter participation.

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