The legitimacy of the polls may come into question even before a vote is cast on November 1
The Constitutional Court’s ruling on the reopening of the registration process for potential candidates may not be enough to restore the credibility of the 2021 local elections for some parties.
The main opposition DA reacted by threatening legal action on the outcome of the vote, meaning that the legitimacy of the polls may come into question even before a vote is cast on November 1...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and Sunday Times Daily.
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