South Africa IEC orders recounts in five wards amid 200 election objections

South Africa's electoral commission has ordered recounts in five wards in Tshwane and Mangaung as it processes nearly 200 objections before the final results declaration. The recounts signal potential irregularities or disputes in the vote count, though the scale is limited. The outcome could affect local council compositions and add to political tensions around the election process.

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