While we still await the final results from the IEC, We are now able to bring some statistics which are representative of the final outcome.
There are a number of outcomes worthy of comment:
Voter Turnout:
The impression given by analysts halfway through Wednesday polling was of extremely poor voter participation. How wrong can the analysts be;
Unprecedented turnout of almost 57% for the municipal elections; the highest ever for an election of this nature in South Africa - can be attributed to an exciting election campaign and the tight contests that were expected in key areas, analysts and politicians say.
