Heavy rain in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal province has not deterred eligible voters from casting their special votes.
The process started smoothly in Durban on Monday morning, despite the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issuing a Yellow Level 4 warning for heavy downpours and hail over most parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
More than 2.6 million voters are eligible for special votes nationally, with KwaZulu-Natal recording the highest number of home visits.
KwaZulu-Natal has the largest number of home visits.
Electoral Commission (IEC) if SA officials have started visiting those who can’t go to voting stations.
The SAWS has warned that heavy downpours are expected in KwaZulu-Natal.
The rain could also affect voter turnout, but the IEC says those who were unable to cast their special votes on Monday, can do so on Tuesday.
—SABC—
