IEC says seats numbers could change amid 197 objections: Moepya
IEC's Mosotho Moepya says the number of seats currently reflected may change.
Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (IEC), has stated that the number of seats in the provisional election results may change due to 197 objections received. As of Saturday at 3pm, the Commission had dismissed 54 objections, withdrawn 8, upheld 2, and left the remaining under consideration. Any objection deemed material to the final result will be upheld before the official announcement of the election outcomes.
Parties and candidates dissatisfied with the Commission's decision have the right to challenge it in the Electoral Court within seven days. The Commission will uphold an objection after the election results have been declared, potentially referring it to the electoral court if it believes the seriousness and extent of unlawful conduct or irregularities warrant setting aside an election.
In addition, the IEC has ordered a recount of votes in five wards: Tshwane ward 57, Montessori School village, Mangaung metro ward 19 (Erlich Park Fire Station), Thaba Chweu local municipality ward 4 (Shalom Church Centre), and Breede Valley local municipality ward 12 (Christian Light Ministries). These recounts are expected to be completed as soon as possible.
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