ANC structures in the Eastern Cape are facing a legal challenge after a court upheld the IEC's decision regarding the 2021 elections.
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ANC structures in the Eastern Cape are facing a legal challenge after a court upheld the IEC's decision regarding the 2021 elections.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A legal dispute is underway regarding missing candidates, with applications filed concerning candidate exclusions before the constitutional court.Sub-event
- Dada Morero remains in office due to Luthuli House's decision, while Lulama Ngcukayitobi threatens to sue Fikile Mbalula over defamation.Sub-event
- The ANC is currently involved in the appeals process regarding the IEC ruling, with the spokesperson urging calm.Sub-event
Fikile Mbalula addresses the IEC case on behalf of the ANC.1 source
- Fikile Mbalula is campaigning across affected municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and the Eastern Cape.Sub-event
Court upholds IEC decision, threatening legal challenges against ANC structures in the Eastern Cape.1 source
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The entities involved
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Eastern Cape
province of South Africa
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Fikile Mbalula
South African politician
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constitutional court
court that deals primarily with constitutional law
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- The Electoral Commission is facing issues with candidate submissions in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng, leading to missed deadlines and blame on technical glitches.