Independents must be allowed to stand in elections, top court rules
The Constitutional Court handed down judgment on Thursday in a case brought by New Nation Movement and others about the constitutionality of the Electoral Act
11 June 2020 - 11:02
The legislation governing elections is unconstitutional insofar as it does not allow independent candidates to run for office in national and provincial polls, the Constitutional Court has ruled.
The highest court in the land handed down judgment on Thursday in a case brought by lobby group New Nation Movement and others about the constitutionality of the Electoral Act. ..
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