South Africa

ANC Content with Electoral Commission’s Explanation on Candidate List Glitch with Investigation Underway

today12 March, 2024

Background

The African National Congress expresses satisfaction with the Independent Electoral Commission’s clarification regarding a glitch in the release of its candidates’ list for the upcoming elections. The leaked lists also include the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. The IEC is actively investigating the unauthorized release of the candidate lists and has committed to identifying those responsible. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula assured the media that the IEC has communicated that it was an isolated incident and not indicative of broader issues within their system. The ANC remains vigilant as the investigation unfolds.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen