The lists of parties and candidates contesting the May 7 national elections is expected to be published on the IEC website.
The IEC says only one objection to candidates on the political parties’ lists has been upheld, after it received 45.
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.