Several parts of the country have been hit by protests over the past week, starting in Alexandra.
CAPE TOWN - The Electoral Commission of South Africa says its working with security structures, political parties and community leaders to ensure the safety of the election. Demonstrations were also seen in the Western Cape and Free State.
The IEC's Courtney Sampson said security is always an important part of planning a free and fair election. “We work with the South African Police Service and all the other security structures to ensure the security of voters and we also meet with political parties on a regular basis to engage with them and speak with community leaders.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ANC election lists: Mahumapelo wants IEC to reveal objections against him
Read more »
#Elections2019: IEC pulled into ANC, DA water tariffs row | Cape ArgusThe ANC in the Western Cape and the DA are in a heated spat over the City’s over-recovery on water tariffs, which has led to a complaint with the IEC.
Read more »
IEC dismisses public’s objections against BLF’s Mngxitama and MaasdorpThe party continues to fight a battle against FF+ to contest elections, though time may be running out to keep them off the ballot in May.
Read more »
IEC makes arrangements for Muslim voters ahead of electionsThe commission's Courtney Sampson said Muslim voters can apply for a special vote.
Read more »
IEC 'dismisses' all objections to ANC candidatesIEC has informed the ANC that all the objections submitted against their candidates have been dismissed.
Read more »
IEC dismisses all objections against party candidates, bar oneThe IEC has upheld only one objection against a political candidate from the PAC.
Read more »
WATCH: IEC presents decision on objections to party candidatesThe Independent Electoral Commission received more than sixty objections.
Read more »
IEC rejects all but one public objections to party listsOnly one out of the total 53 objections by the public to party candidates submitted to the IEC has been upheld.
Read more »