IEC calls on all political parties to adhere to Code of Conduct
Electoral Code of Conduct pledge is a legally binding agreement promotes a climate of tolerance.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya has emphasized the importance of adhering to the Electoral Code of Conduct to maintain public trust in the electoral process. The Code is a pledge aimed at safeguarding the integrity of elections, and any violation could lead to a loss of confidence in the system. In preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for November 4, political parties in the North West province have already signed the Code of Conduct pledge in Mahikeng.
Moepya has urged all political parties to follow the guidelines set forth in the Code, stating that the close margin of victory in the region makes it increasingly difficult to resist engaging in irregular campaign tactics, political gatekeeping, or zero-sum territorialism. He warns that breaching the Electoral Code of Conduct in the North West province could directly undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
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