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.
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