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Brad Pitts' long journey to vote hit some snags before he eventually made his mark
Brad Pitts' long journey to vote hit some snags before he eventually made his markPicture: Supplied

How one voter went the extra mile for democracy

A 7,000km trip, a missing ID and a vote

Minerals manager secures temporary ID just in time after flying across continents

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Determined to make his voice heard in South Africa's local government elections, Gqeberha resident Brad Pitts travelled 7,000 kilometres from Saudi Arabia, only to discover his identity card was missing. Rather than giving up, the minerals exploration manager navigated long queues and administrative hurdles to secure a temporary document just in time to vote.

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