ANC officials have denied seeking special treatment from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) amid a dispute over the submission of councillor candidates. Fikile Mbalula, the ANC's secretary-general, stated that the party's only request was for the IEC to reprocess candidate data it claimed had been submitted on time but were later removed from the system. The ANC has accused the IEC of removing hundreds of candidates without prior notice, leading to confusion and potential disqualification.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the ANC may take the matter to the Electoral Court, signaling a possible legal challenge. The dispute has raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of the electoral process. The IEC has not yet responded to the ANC's claims, leaving the situation unresolved. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the electoral body over candidate eligibility and procedural compliance.
