IEC confirms 82 objections including Zuma’s exclusion from Parliament

The IEC received 82 objections in relation to candidates nominated by 21 political parties for the elections. Image: @IECSouthAfricahas confirmed that 82 objections were received in relation to candidates nominated by 21 political parties for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections .

“In the case of former president Zuma, yes, we did receive an objection, which has been upheld,” Moepya said according to “Of the 82 objections received, 74 were submitted on time. A total of 8 objections were submitted after the cut-off time,” said Mosotho Moepya, the Chairperson of the Commission, during a media briefing on Thursday.

“Any objector, party or candidate aggrieved by the decision of the Commission may appeal the decision with the Electoral Court by 02 April 2024,” Moepya said.He said despite many of the objections not meeting the prescribed format for submission, the Commission had considered whether substantively the objections met the criteria in the constitution and the law.

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