The Constitutional Court decision to hold elections between October 27 and November 1, would ensure that the IEC had time to fix some of the things it was supposed to fix before the elections, said Casac.
“The ruling reaffirms regular free and fair elections as a foundational constitutional value and mandates the IEC to fulfil its constitutional obligations,” said Naidoo.
“In particular, the order allows the IEC some leeway and relief to address some of the challenges that it faced in its preparations for the elections, ensuring that South Africans are not disenfranchised as a result. “The ruling is a welcome sign of the court’s fidelity to the Constitution and the rule of law, and its commitment to being the ultimate guardian of our democratic order,” said Naidoo.It said it would have to start preparing for the elections on the dates that have been indicated by the apex court.
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