Elections in SA likely in May but definitely by August
The IEC briefed the media on its preparations and set out timelines for the vote
07 November 2018 - 16:36
SA will hold parliamentary elections sometime between May 7 and August 5, the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) said on Wednesday, raising the likelihood of a vote in May, which is the preference of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The IEC briefed the media on its preparations and set out timelines for a vote that will elect a new national assembly and determine the next president. Ramaphosa, who has the final say on the election date, has previously said he would like a vote before the end of May. Reuters
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