IEC PERFORMANCE
ALTHOUGH the 2024 national and provincial election process has yet to be concluded, it appears to be a watershed in the development of our democracy.
In drafting our Constitution, we agreed that first, every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections. In this regard, we must stand proud that we are about to conclude our 12th democratic election, for all spheres of government, each held regularly and, to date, all declared to be free and fair. This election has extended to national and provincial elections the right for independents to stand for elections, a right that has existed in the past five local elections.
Second, our Constitution requires that we
