The ANC has threatened legal action against the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over its failure to include hundreds of councillor candidates in the official list. The ruling party's leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa, warned that the party could take its dispute to the Electoral Court, following the IEC's exclusion of numerous candidates from the system.
The IEC has acknowledged the issue, stating that the candidates were not captured in the system by the deadline. The ANC, however, argues that the exclusion was an error and has called for an urgent review. Legal experts suggest that the ANC must present evidence that supports its claims on a balance of probabilities, without needing a single conclusive piece of evidence.
The situation has raised concerns about the accuracy of the electoral process and the potential for political bias. The ANC has emphasized the importance of ensuring that all valid candidates are included, as this directly affects the legitimacy of the election. The Electoral Court is expected to rule on the matter soon, with the outcome potentially impacting the upcoming local elections.
