IEC Blocks 'Sharia Law' Party's Registration

IEC blocks 'Sharia law' party's registration

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that the application for registration of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA) as a political party has been rejected.  In May, the South African Jewish Report reported that Farhad Hoomer, a Durban businessman with alleged ties to terrorism, had come before the South African courts on terrorism-related allegations and has been sanctioned by the United States for alleged links to recruitmen…

IEC confirms the rejection of the Islamic State of Africa's registration as a political party

The Independent Electoral Commission rejected the Islamic State in Africa's registration as a political party. South Africans shared their opinions online.

IEC rejects ISA’s bid to register as political party - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The Electoral Commission has confirmed the rejection of the Islamic State of Africa’s (ISA) application to register as a political party. In a media statement, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo cited three reasons for the decision: First, over 200 objections were received, with concerns that the party’s constitution promotes Sharia-based policies that conflict with South Africa’s secular values. Second, ISA failed to submit the required 300 su…