Kaya 959 Local Government Elections 2026

IEC rejects ANC claims of technical glitch over candidate submissions

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The IEC has rejected calls to give the ANC more time to capture candidates for the November 4 local government elections, saying the deadline for nominations passed at 5pm on Friday. This follows the ANC’s claim that technical problems with the IEC’s online system affected a small number of its submissions. Phemelo speaks to IEC General Manager for Communications Fikile Moya.
2 Sep English South Africa Government · Politics

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