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@heraldlive Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:33:13
ConCourt reserves judgment in ANC appeal over missed IEC submission deadline
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has firmly rejected the ANC's bid to register some of its ward and proportional representation candidates after the the country's largest party missed the deadline by failing to click the final electronic submission button. The dispute, which affects candidate lists across several municipalities ahead of the November local government elections, has now landed before the Constitutional Court. While the ANC argues that technicalities should not infringe upon its constitutional right to contest the elections after documents and deposits were submitted, the IEC maintains that following digital regulations is mandatory. Meanwhile, the governing party faces further electoral turmoil as it prepares to appeal an order reinstating convicted former councillor Andile Lungisa to its candidate list.
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@thesouthafrican Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:04:33
WEATHER TODAY: Level 2 storms for Kokstad and Margate, 36°C in Musina
Weather for Tuesday: Level 2 severe thunderstorms are expected over southern KZN and the far north-east of the Eastern Cape this afternoon and tonight, with showers in East London and Mthatha while Musina reaches 36°C.
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