SA’s chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo has flagged attempts to muddy the outcome of the general election today, saying they are “orchestrated”.

Mamabolo told reporters on Tuesday night: “In this election there is clear orchestration to undermine the credibility of the outcome. The videos you saw over the weekend are not an accident — but [part] of a clear, orchestrated endeavour to say this election could not have been free and fair, even before they happen...

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