There’s a backlog of by-elections to get through before next year’s local government elections. Will voters go to the polls even though Covid protocols are in place?
IEC chairperson Pansy Thakula has applied to the Constitutional Court against her proposed dismissal, which followed a public protector report.
President Jacob Zuma has granted IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula’s request for a special leave of absence.
The Electoral Court has ruled that a full inquiry will be heard in an application seeking the resignation of IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula.
Planning Minister Trevor Manuel is seething with anger about the distribution of a pamphlet that claims he has urged voters not to vote ANC.
The IIEC will announce the list of final candidates in upcoming elections only after the Electoral Court has ruled on the eligibility of candidates.
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/ 3 September 2008
Numerous electoral disputes may need to be resolved during next year’s election, as the number of parties has almost quadrupled since the last poll.