Lists of candidates for inspection and objections published

Political parties and independent candidates for the upcoming 2024 elections, had until 5p.m on Wednesday to object against the nomination of a candidate(s) on the basis that they do not qualify in law.

The IEC in the Western Cape said provisionally, in the province – based on the candidate nomination process so far – there are 28 parties contesting election for the Provincial Legislature (Provincial ballot), while there are 33 parties and one independent contesting the regional seats reserved for the Western Cape in the National Assembly (Regional ballot). There are provisionally 56 parties contesting the National Assembly Compensatory seats (the National ballot).

Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer, Michael Hendrickse, said that the candidate nomination process, as set out in the electoral legislation, is ongoing and the intention is for the final list of contestants to be published on 10 April.

“We would, once again, call on all contesting parties and independents to abide by the Electoral Code of Conduct. This will ensure parties and independents can campaign freely and in the absence of no-go areas, and without disruption of public meetings. We ask everyone to conduct themselves with mutual respect and in an environment of tolerance,” said Hendrickse.

 

Done By: Mitchum George