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HEAT & STORM ALERT: Extreme weather threat to voter turnout for local elections

Jamie Ho · Daily Maverick

Published 4 Nov 2026, 8:51 am·just now·1 min read

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Scorching temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms predicted for election day could dampen turnout, especially if voters plan to head for polling stations late.

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