By Akani Nkuna
The Economic Freedom Fighters have criticised the Independent Electoral Commission’s plan to introduce electronic voting in South Africa, describing it as premature.
The party warns that the move could undermine the integrity and reliability of the electoral system, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in future elections.
“This attempt, first raised in 2013 and now resurfacing, is premature as it will compromise the integrity, accessibility and reliability of our electoral system,” EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said in statement on Tuesday.
Thambo asserted that South Africa lacked the infrastructure for electronic voting, with millions, especially in rural areas, lacking access to digital devices or reliable internet.
Less than 75% of the population has internet access, and high mobile data costs further limit digital accessibility.
“The reality is that electronic voting in South Africa will only deepen inequality and disenfranchise millions of voters, particularly the poor and working class,
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