ANC backs IEC as technical problems affect some candidate submissions

IEC rules out extension for local election candidate nominations

The IEC says no political party or independent candidate will receive an additional opportunity to submit candidate nominations.

ANC backs IEC as technical problems affect some candidate submissions

ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says most candidates were successfully lodged before the deadline, with outstanding entries being finalised with the IEC following technical problems.

IEC calls ANC’s candidate submission claims into question

IEC says candidate system ran smoothly despite ANC claims

ANC misses IEC candidate registration deadline Again, no extension granted

The ANC has missed the IEC's candidate registration deadline again, citing technical issues. The IEC confirms its system functioned properly throughout the period.

IEC rejects ANC’s technical glitch claim over missed candidate lists

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has rejected the African National Congress’ (ANC) claim that technical problems with its online candidate nomination system contributed to the party missing the deadline to submit some candidate lists for the November 4 local government elections.