The South African national election is set to be held sometime between May and August of this year. Election officials are working to get as many people as possible registered to vote. That includes people in prison, as the country’s constitution guarantees every adult citizen the right to vote. The World’s Carolyn Beeler and Carol Hills have the details.
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