IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini made this remark at the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct by political parties contesting the elections.
“We are breaking records in terms of candidature. The total is 99,116 candidates who were nominated to contest these elections — 63,409 were ward candidates and 35,707 were proportional representation candidates.”
“It in now in the hands of all participants to ensure that elections are held in an exciting, exuberant, but peaceful condition.” “Our new technology will ensure that voters spend as little time as possible in the voting stations.” “Its observance speaks to ... who we are as protagonists of an orderly conduct of our public affairs.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Election train at 'full speed', as political parties pledge to adhere to electoral codeThe Electoral Commission of SA says it is surging ahead with its preparations for the local government elections to be held on November 1.
Read more »
The same rules must apply to all, DA urges IEC as it signs electoral codeIt is critical the Electoral Commission takes proactive steps to ensure all political parties adhere to regulations and are appropriately sanctioned when they do not, DA leader John Steenhuisen said on Friday.
Read more »
One month to go for political parties, elections pushing full steam aheadThe ANC, for example, has suspended all meetings in order to allow its members and senior leadership to focus on door-to-door campaigning across the country.
Read more »
Kuli Roberts joins ATM as councillor and candidate for ward 65 in TshwaneKuli studied political analysis and history at the University of Cape Town and has experience working for a political party.
Read more »
Vygieskraal River situation a ’political weapon’ ahead of electionsFifteen years have passed since the community of Kewtown was promised a footbridge over the Vygieskraal River; fast-forward to today and children are still crossing over bricks and rubble to get to school
Read more »
Ramaphosa hints at allowing fans, but cautions parties during election campaignsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has given an indication that more sporting activities could allow fans back into the stadium if people are vaccinated.
Read more »