Cape Town – The parties – Operation Dudula, Arise South Africa, Cape Independence Party, Defenders of the People, and Independent South Africa National Civic Organisation – had lodged cases citing non-compliance with candidate nomination requirements.
With the court dismissing all cases, the IEC can proceed with printing the ballot papers for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, scheduled for May 29, 2024.
[Media Statement] Electoral Commission statement on decisions of the Electoral Court.
The Electoral Commission welcomes the orders of the Electoral Court to dismiss five cases against Commission. pic.twitter.com/xaG0Y8MPuv
— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) April 19, 2024
“The Electoral Commission appreciates the hard work of the Electoral Court for bringing these matters to finality. These applications had an immense implication for the production of the ballot papers for the forthcoming elections,” the Commission said in a statement.
The commission highlighted the significance of sound electoral administration and reminded voters of the deadlines for special vote applications and notifications for voting at alternative stations.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
