Woman Arrested After Alleged Disruption At Limpopo Voting Station
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged disruption at a voting station in Marulaneng, Ga-Chuene, during South Africa’s Local Government Elections.
Lebowakgomo police have arrested a 33-year-old woman for the alleged contravention of Section 76 of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000 following an incident at a voting station in Marulaneng, Ga-Chuene, Limpopo.
According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at the Baptist Church voting station, where the complainant was serving as a Deputy Presiding Officer.
The officer had reportedly received a telephone call from her Area Manager requesting the voting statistics for the day. She allegedly began counting envelopes containing ballot papers to provide the requested information.
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During the process, a party agent allegedly recorded the counting on a cellphone without her consent and showed the video to other party agents.
Police said the other agents then entered the voting station and disrupted the process of providing statistical feedback to the Area Manager.
Police Intervene After Alleged Disruption
Police officers were called to the scene and intervened to restore order and prevent further disruption at the voting station.
The 33-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested in connection with the alleged incident.
The case concerns an alleged contravention of Section 76 of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000. The specific circumstances and legal basis of the charge will be subject to the court process.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Lebowakgomo Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Police investigations are continuing.
