Electoral justice allows parties to go to higher courts: Mamabolo
The ANC lost its Electoral Court bid challenging the Commission over the exclusion of 181 candidates
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has observed the African National Congress's (ANC) plan to appeal a recent judgment from the Electoral Court regarding disputes over candidate submissions. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamanolo of the IEC stated that the electoral justice system allows political parties and candidates who feel wronged to seek recourse in higher courts to protect their rights.
During a briefing for journalists at the Commission's headquarters in Centurion, Mamanolo provided an update on the finalization of candidate lists for the upcoming November municipal elections. He noted that the ANC had lost its bid in the Electoral Court to challenge the Commission's decision regarding the exclusion of 181 candidates.
Mamanolo clarified, "The court has spoken and we have taken note of the ruling, as well as the ANC's intention to seek justice through superior courts. The consequences of this decision will depend on the specific remedy they seek in court, and we cannot make assumptions until we receive their documentation."
Written by urgent.news from SABC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
