T’s all systems go for the 2021 Local Government Elections in October, with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) bosses on Thursday saying a postponement of the election was not an option.
Some political parties had argued for the polls to be pushed back to 2022 once the worst of COVID-19 has passed.
Among others, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the IFP voiced concerns about conducting elections amid COVID-19 restrictions, arguing that this would deprive many parties of an opportunity to freely and fairly campaign.
But on Thursday the IEC said it welcomed an announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the local government elections will be held in October.
THE IEC said it will be working closely with all participating political parties, state institutions and others to finalise, promote and implement COVID-19 safety protocols for voter registration and voting itself to ensure the safe participation of everyone.
The IEC
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