# The Electoral Commission says preparations are progressing well ahead of the 4 November local government elections, with more than 66-percent of the 79-million ballot papers already printed. The commission’s Sy Mamabolo told a media briefing all 23-thousand-696 voting stations have been secured, while recruitment and training of election officials are underway. Mamabolo added the commission has also accredited 109 observer organisations, while working with online platforms to fight election disinformation:
Electoral Commission ramps up election readiness as 4 November voting day nears [SOUND]
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