ConCourt to deliver judgment in ANC candidate case on Thursday
The ANC approached the Apex court on Monday to challenge the Electoral Commission's (IEC) decision.
The Constitutional Court is set to render its decision on Thursday regarding the ANC's effort to restore 181 councillor candidates to the ballot for the upcoming Local Government Elections on November 4th. The ANC brought the matter to court on Monday, challenging the Electoral Commission's (IEC) decision to invalidate its candidate lists in six municipalities.
The controversy revolves around allegations that the ANC did not click the "Submit as Final" button on the IEC's online nomination system. The party contends they adhered to the nomination requirements, while the IEC asserts the lists were invalidly submitted. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo affirmed their commitment to follow whatever decision the judicial system reaches.
Mamabolo, speaking to the media, noted that the Constitutional Court is the ultimate authority in cases of final instance. He emphasized that the Commission is not considering any changes to the November 4th election date and urged all judicial bodies to deliberate on the merits of the cases before them to arrive at a well-considered judgment.
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