# Government has welcomed the strong voter turnout nationwide, describing today’s local government elections as democracy in action. Voters are urged to remain patient while waiting in queues and to follow instructions from election officials. Government deputy spokesperson William Baloyi also reminds the public that taking pictures of marked ballot papers is not allowed, as every voter’s choice must remain private:
Government welcomes strong voter turnout [SOUND]
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