IEC to decide on objections today

By Mikhaila Crowie
23 March 2009

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will decide today on the objections made against nominated candidates of political parties that will contest the 2009 General Elections.

In terms of the Election Timetable, the objections received by the Commission must be considered and decided by today, March 23rd.

The Electoral Commission will then compile a final list of candidates on or before April 3rd, and on April 7th; candidates will be issued with their certificates.

The IEC published the candidate’s lists submitted by political parties last Monday and Tuesday in national newspapers for public inspection.

The candidate’s lists were also made available at the national, provincial and municipal offices of the IEC.

Residents were able to inspect the candidates' lists and accompanying documents.

On the cut-off date on Wednesday, the IEC had received 338 objections against candidates out of a total of 9 425.

The IEC said three candidates were found to be non-South Africans, while a further 110 candidates were not on the voter's roll.