The Independent Electoral Commission has responded to the Democratic Alliance’s calls for the US and EU to get involved in the upcoming general elections.The IEC criticised the DA’s letter to the US, asking for observer rights during the elections, saying it directly interferes with the commission’s work during that time. Former IEC Commissioner Terry Tselane called on the commission to take firm action against the DA.
‘The only way you can verify is by going through the electoral court, use the instruments that are there in law.’ The DA is defending its letter calling for the US and several other western countries’ involvement in South Africa’s elections. ‘I sent a correspondence to 12 nations, reiterating that appeal and sharpening it to include a request for resources to be direct to independent watchdogs and civil society organisations towards a parallel voter tabulation system.
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