Johnathan Paoli
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially disqualified former president, Jacob Zuma, from standing as a candidate in the upcoming National General Elections.
In a media briefing on Thursday afternoon, the IEC said it received and upheld an objection against Zuma, specifically relating to his criminal record, which made him ineligible from being elected to the National Assembly.
The IEC said a candidate could be disqualified if he or she had been sentenced to more than 12 months in prison without the option of a fine.
IEC chairperson, Mosotho Moepya said in the case of Zuma, the commission did receive an objection, and that the party that nominated him has been informed as well as the objectors.
Section 47 and 106 of the Constitution sets out the eligibility criteria and qualifications for the national and provincial legislatures respectively.
The sections provide that every citizen who is qualified to vote
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