With just four weeks until the elections, the IEC has had to fend off accusations from all corners, possibly bringing its independence into question.
The IEC has rejected objections to President Jacob Zuma’s candidacy for Parliament, saying there is no evidence that he isn’t suitable.
A company that should have been shortlisted for providing new headquarters for the IEC is claiming R7.5-million from the embattled organisation.
Following reports that IEC workers threatened to strike if its chairperson didn’t resign, the commission says employees are barred from protesting.
Employees at the IEC have reportedly threatened to go on strike if Pansy Tlakula is not removed as commission chair before the May elections.
The IEC says it has received about 40 objections to election candidates and will consider all of them by next week.
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IEC head Pansy Tlakula should be held responsible for a process that was not fair, equitable, transparent, or competitive, says a treasury report.
EFF leader Julius Malema says his party won’t allow the elections to be presided over by people with "questionable credentials".
The high court has dismissed an application by the Economic Freedom Fighters for an interdict relating to the payment of a deposit to the IEC.