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Constitutional Court Review Could Force Massive Ballot Reprinting in South Africa

3 reports, 3 independent Updated 00:00

Still developing Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours

Reports: 3
Developments: 2
Repetition: 33%

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

The African National Congress appealed its candidate list dispute to the Constitutional Court. If the court rules in favor of the ANC, the Electoral Commission of South Africa would be required to destroy and reprint 66% of the 79 million ballots already printed. Separately, voters in Bloemfontein have reported severe accessibility concerns regarding registration and voting for blind and visually impaired residents.

From citizen.co.za, ewn.co.za

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

A favorable ruling for the African National Congress could necessitate a massive logistical and financial undertaking by the Electoral Commission of South Africa. This outcome could also establish a legal precedent that other political parties who missed submission deadlines might use to benefit themselves.

From citizen.co.za

Who's involved

African National CongressAppealing the candidate list dispute to the Constitutional Court
constitutional courtReviewing the African National Congress's appeal regarding candidate list inclusion

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

Free StateSpeculative
Voter accessibility issues could potentially affect the demand or electoral performance in the Free State province.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.

00:00The Constitutional Court ruled on ANC candidate list inclusion and impacted ballot printing.1 source
- citizen.co.za
Mon 00:00ANC appeals candidate list dispute to ConCourt in Bloemfontein.1 source
- ewn.co.za

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The entities involved

South Africa
country in southern Africa
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constitutional court
court that deals primarily with constitutional law
- A constitutional court judgment has been issued affecting immigration policy.Wed 21:30
- A court has found that the city failed its constitutional housing obligations, while Hill-Lewis is also addressing administration failures in Johannesburg.Wed 05:54
African National Congress
left-wing nationalist political party in South Africa
- Residents in the Eastern Cape are switching allegiance to the Democratic Alliance due to poor service delivery.07:57
- ANC is blamed for bed shortages in the Eastern Cape, while Africa Check provided an explainer on local elections.07:57

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Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

00:00citizen.co.za
Mon 00:00ewn.co.za
Mon 00:00sundayworld.co.za