Elections: ANC's blame game
It is expected that the opposition will push back against this interpretation and the matter might have to be referred to the court for clarity.
Photo: Photo by Gallo Images/Darren StewartThe ANC’s interpretation of the court order, issued late on Friday after the party’s special national executive committee meeting, was that “if the IEC decides to open the voters’ registration weekend, it would also open up the list for submission of candidates”.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.
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