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Russian Observer Claims Western Interference in South African Elections, Official Says

© AP PhotoOpposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, casts his vote at a polling station in Polokwane, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, casts his vote at a polling station in Polokwane, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 30.05.2024
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On May 29, South Africans headed to the polling stations to vote in general and regional elections. According to the preliminary results, the country's African National Congress (ANC) party received so far the most votes, the National Elections Commission said.
A Russian observer claims Western interference in South African elections, Vladimir Rogov, a member of the delegation and the chairman of the Commission on Protecting State Sovereignty of Russia's Civic Chamber, told Sputnik.

"The elections are transparent and smooth. There are long queues at the polling stations. Voter turnout is high, and we can see that people are making conscious choices despite the interference and pressure from the West," he said.

A woman casts her ballot at a polling station, during general elections in Eshowe, South Africa, Wednesday May 29, 2024.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 30.05.2024
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In particular, the West would like to bring politicians loyal to them to power in the country in order to violate its sovereignty, push it off the course of interaction with BRICS to the point of withdrawal from the organization, and gain access to plundered natural resources, he added.
South Africa's general and regional elections took place on May 29. The country's citizens residing overseas already began voting last Friday. The preliminary results, published by the country's National Elections Commission, showed that the ANC received 43.47% of the vote, the Democratic Alliance – 24.68%, the Economic Freedom Fighters – 8.88% and the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) – 8.1%.
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