Women have dominated voter registration efforts in Gauteng ahead of the November 4 local government elections, according to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Over 1.79 million registration transactions were recorded during the final registration weekend, with women accounting for 56% of the activity, compared to 44% by men. This marks another instance of women leading participation in the democratic process, as reported by the IEC. The data highlights a growing trend of female involvement in civic activities, reinforcing their role as key drivers of political engagement. The IEC emphasized the importance of these figures in ensuring a robust and inclusive electoral process. The results reflect broader patterns of gender participation in South Africa’s electoral landscape. (sundayworld.co.za)