Simone Nare
UMkhonto WeSizwe leader Jacob Zuma has thrown down the gauntlet on the eve of the declaration of the National and Provincial election results saying the IEC mustn’t declare the elections on Sunday and that more time was needed because there were many grievances that needed to be addressed.
About 26 political parties including the United Democratic Movement, Al-Jahma and MK among others, have sent a lawyer’s letter to the IEC , demanding more time to present ‘prima facie’ evidence that they say have a direct impact on the final election results.
However, IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya in his response to questions from journalists said the commission will go ahead and declare the results on Sunday in terms of the Constitution and said he would continue to conduct his duty without fear or favour.
The Presidency has also confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to deliver the keynote
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