SA Parliamentary Committee Commends Electoral Commission’s Swift Response to Candidate Lists Leak

The portfolio committee on Home Affairs in South Africa’s Parliament has expressed satisfaction with the Independent Electoral Commission’s prompt action in investigating the leakage of candidate lists. Following a preliminary inquiry into the unauthorized distribution of ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe Party national and provincial election candidate lists, an IEC employee has been terminated. Committee chairperson Mosa Chabane emphasized the significance of safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process at all times.