ANC campaign posters allegedly ripped down along Durban’s M4
The ANC in eThekwini says its election posters and banners were ripped down along Durban’s M4 North, prompting the party to open a criminal case and call for a police investigation.
Campaign posters and banners for the ANC's local government election in the eThekwini region were reportedly removed from street poles along Durban's M4 North, the political party said. According to the ANC, the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was a criminal offence that should not be tolerated and violated the Electoral Commission of South Africa's electoral code of conduct.
The M4 Northern Freeway is a significant route through Durban's northern area, connecting the city with locations such as Durban North, Umhlanga, and Umdloti. The ANC emphasized that the act of vandalism was especially troubling in the lead-up to the upcoming November local government elections. They stated that political parties have the right to campaign and advertise in any part of the country, and that tolerance is essential for maintaining stability in a young democratic nation.
The party further noted that the concept of certain communities being designated as no-go areas for political parties has long since disappeared. In response to the removal of their posters, the ANC described it as the "highest form of provocation" and called on those who support peace and democracy to condemn such actions. The party also announced its intention to file a case against the incident, urging the South African Police Service to thoroughly investigate the matter.
The ANC implored citizens to report any such behavior to ensure that those who undermine democracy are held accountable.
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