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Voters during the South Africa General Elections at Igugu Primary School on May 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Voters during the South Africa General Elections at Igugu Primary School on May 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Presidents aren’t directly voted in by the South African electorate. Here’s how the country’s next leader will be elected after this week’s general election.