ANC Calls for Probe After Candidate Lists Allegedly Kicked Out of IEC System

ANC calls for probe after candidate lists allegedly kicked out of IEC system

The ANC disputes the IEC over candidate nominations, saying its final batch was removed from the system before the deadline.

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Rejection raises concerns that the party could be excluded from contesting several municipalities

ANC risks being locked out of municipal races as IEC stands firm on deadline

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has moved to dismiss claims of special treatment for the ANC.

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Close to 2,300 candidates from 45 political parties have been disqualified from contesting.

ANC struggles with candidate lists ahead of 2026 local elections

The ANC faces candidate-list problems ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local elections, including missed IEC deadlines and more than 350 disqualifications.

Parties warn IEC against doing ‘favours’ for ANC regarding list submissions

Political parties have called out the ANC for its claims of a technical glitch delaying their submission of councillor candidate lists.