Mosotho moepya
IEC vows to deal with anyone involved in voter fraud
The IEC has received seven official objections regarding voter irregularities, which are under investigation.
The electoral commission says his contract will therefore come to an end at midnight.
Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya says electoral officials spent the night sorting and counting ballots.
The IEC was pleased with the first day of special voting despite the challenges it experienced.
The IEC has reported disruptions in eight of the country's nine provinces.
The IEC says it accepted Phumzile van Damme's candidature for MP because her ID documents were valid.
Police assured the electoral body that hot spots have been secured ahead of Wednesday’s poll.
The announcement comes amidst a growing scandal at the commission over its head Pansy Tlakula.
There is an uneasy truce between residents and police after rubber bullets were fired at protesters.