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Can residents over 60 vote before the national South African election on 29 May 2024?

A recent viral message circulating on social media falsely claimed that the IEC has allowed people aged 60 and over to vote before the 29 May elections through a special vote application. The IEC has clarified that this message is false and did not originate from the commission.

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