The director of the national Electoral Commission, Moses Ndjarakana,told reporters that the balloting for the most part had gone smoothly.

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The head of South Africa's Electoral Commission, Brigalia Bam, Saturday expressed satisfaction as the final results were announced from Wednesday's national and provincial elections.

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A 22-member electoral reform panel appointed by President Yar'Adua had recommended that the head of the electoral body should be appointed by the National Judicial Commission "to truly make it an independent body."

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It has a rolling register, kept by an independent, national electoral commission.

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Mr Chavez announced his choice of vice president during an event at the National Electoral Commission where he was officially proclaimed as the winner of Sunday's vote.

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Sixty-five of the extra delegates will be chosen from various walks of life, such as women's groups, academics and journalists, their nominations being subject to approval by the national electoral commission.

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