Today marks exactly two years since the government imposed the first COVID-19 lockdown. It was a hard lockdown aimed at flattening the curve while at the same time preparing the healthcare system to deal with the rapidly rising cases. But this move has had a devastating impact on the country’s economy and unemployment stands at nearly 35 percent.
Cape Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams said he s happy with the support his party received during this local government elections, but isn t rushing into coalitions
Addressing a gathering that comprised senior government officials and leaders of various political parties in Tshwane, the IEC s chairperson Glen Mashinini described the elections as "free and fair".