The Patriotic Alliance failed to submit its candidate lists, with the party president stating the ANC blamed the failure on a technical glitch.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 7

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Patriotic Alliance Electoral Commission Gayton McKenzie Jacob Zuma

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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. All 1 developments

Within The Electoral Commission of South Africa is managing applications in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng provinces.

The entities involved

Patriotic Alliance
South African political party
- Gayton McKenzie ruled out a collaboration between Helen Zille and the Patriotic Alliance during the Johannesburg local elections.21:23
- Municipal election results in George show the DA leading, while the ANC secured six wards and PA placed second.06:11
Electoral Commission
an independent body set up by the UK Parliament
- The IEC noted candidate conduct by the EFF in Mpumalanga, while SAPS engaged public order police.Tue 19:03
- The Electoral Commission struggled with transport in Benoni and faced accusations of being unprepared during local elections.Mon 18:05
Gayton McKenzie
South African businessperson
- PA leader Gayton McKenzie is involved in a reported party controversy concerning a ward councillor from Eldorado Park.Wed 23:47
Jacob Zuma
4th President of South Africa (2009–2018)
- Jacob Zuma's health concerns are currently impacting the political landscape and elections in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.17:59
- Jacob Zuma declared his door open for talks on November 6, 2026.17:59

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Sep 7news24.com