These civil societies have reiterated that elections should go on only if safe to do.

Madhi says the likelihood of SouthAfricareaching 80% by September was low.

Both experts predict that a fourth wave will most likely happen in October.

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This follows the implementation of alert level 4 of the national lockdown restrictions across South Africa.

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Civil Society Groups, Local Government Elections, coronavirus

The Active Citizens Movement (ACM) and the Helen Suzman foundation say in order for elections to be free and fair, October local government elections must continue. Image: Darren Stewart/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images

Source: Briefly News

Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field.

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She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News.

She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017.

She’s a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship.

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