IEC will ‘vigorously oppose’ moves aimed at delaying results announcement
A total of 27 smaller parties have demanded that an independent audit firm of their choosing probe claims of double voting and that the polls be rerun
11 May 2019 - 14:34
The Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) will “vigorously oppose” any legal action aimed at interfering in the conduct of elections and finalisation and announcement of results. It has been expected that the election results will be announced on Saturday evening, but 27 smaller parties have demanded that an independent audit firm of the parties' choosing investigate allegations of double voting, and that the elections be rerun.
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