The Electoral Commission confirmed to Eyewitness News that there was a challenge in the area on Saturday morning, and encouraged voters to consider registering online, where applicable.
“Don’t be indifferent about politics, and don’t let the status quo prevail. Register to vote to bring change to our country. Register to vote so that you can be part of the mission to rescue South Africa," said the DA s John Steenhuisen.
Arnolds is understood to be a shoo-in to replace the City of Johannesburg’s previous speaker, Colleen Makhubeke, who was axed from the position during the week by her party, COPE.
Thapelo Amad, who resigned from being the metro s mayor in April, said he will be the face of Al Jama-ah in Gauteng in 2024’s general elections as the party attempts to win the province’s voters over.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, having been placed under pressure by his own party, is apparently moving with haste to resolve Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s powers dilemma.