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IEC Drama: Allegations, Rigging, and Readiness

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Read about the latest controversies surrounding the IEC in South Africa - from vote rigging allegations to readiness for special votes. Dive into the unfolding drama!

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has been in the spotlight recently amidst allegations of vote rigging and concerns over the readiness to administer special votes. IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi, dismissed the vote rigging allegations, stating that the police are involved in the matter. The commission has also condemned threats made against its officials, emphasizing the importance of a fair and secure electoral process.

In KwaZulu-Natal, communities have been urged to respect IEC officials during special votes, with the Provincial Electoral Officer appealing for cooperation to ensure a smooth voting process. Despite these efforts, the IEC has faced challenges, such as unauthorized individuals entering storage sites, causing disruptions and raising concerns about potential vote rigging.

The MK Party has accused the IEC of favoring the ANC through vote rigging, leading to further tensions and controversies. In response, the Electoral Commission has contemplated taking action against the accusers, emphasizing the importance of upholding electoral integrity and fairness.

As South Africa gears up for the elections, the trust in the IEC remains a crucial topic, with social media playing a significant role in shaping perceptions. The IEC has denied vote rigging claims and reiterated its commitment to conducting free and fair elections. Legal action is on the horizon, as the commission plans to take action against members of the MK Party in Hammersdale for their accusations.

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IEC ready to administer special votes (South African Government News Agency)

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has declared that it is ready to.

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IEC dismisses vote rigging allegations (eNCA)

IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi, says police are involved in the matter and an update will be given at a later stage.

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IEC dismisses vote rigging allegations, condemns threats to officials (South African Government News Agency)

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has dismissed allegations of vote rigging made against its offices in KwaZulu-Natal and has condemned threats made against ...

Electoral Commission briefs media on readiness for special votes ... (South African Government)

We remind South Africans that the counting of votes takes place at each voting station in the presence of political party agents and independent candidate ...

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KZN communities urged to respect IEC officials during special votes ... (SABC News)

The IEC's Provincial Electoral Officer in KwaZulu-Natal, Ntombifuthi Masinga, has appealed to communities not to violate staff who will be administering ...

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MK Party accuses IEC of vote rigging in ANC's favour (Independent Online)

Zuma said parties found in contravention of the IEC code should be struck off the election ballot.

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IEC concerned as unauthorized individuals enter storage sites (Johannesburg Sunday World)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is concerned by the obstruction of election activities which include alleged "vote rigging.

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IEC staff threatened ahead of elections strongly condemned by ... (Eyewitness News)

On Saturday, the IEC said a group of Umkhonto weSizwe supporters gained unauthorised entry to one of its warehouse facilities in Durban and threatened ...

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IEC contemplates taking action against 'vote rigging' accusers (TimesLIVE)

The Electoral Commission on Sunday said it was concerned by videos circulating on social media posted by MK Party supporters alleging vote rigging in ...

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Electoral Commission of SA quashes MK party's vote-rigging ... (Daily Maverick)

The Electoral Commission of SA has quashed vote-rigging allegations made by members of Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto Wesizwe party.

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WATCH | IEC dismisses vote rigging allegations (eNCA)

JOHANNESBURG - The Independent Electoral Commission has dismissed MK Party allegations of vote rigging in KwaZulu-Natal. It's also condemned threats made ...

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How much do we trust the IEC? (Independent Online)

MKP members on Sunday said there was a suspected vote rigging method at play at the facility. Also on Sunday, South Africans took to social media platforms ...

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IEC denies vote rigging claims and slams threats (BusinessTech)

The Electoral Commission has slammed accusations by certain parties of vote rigging and condemned subsequent threats against electoral officers.

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IEC contemplates taking action against 'vote rigging' accusers (TimesLIVE)

The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Sunday said it was concerned by videos circulating on social media posted by MK Party supporters alleging vote rigging in ...

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IEC to take legal action against MK Party members in Hammersdale ... (SABC News)

The Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Shiburi, says legal action will be taken against members of the uMkhonto ...

DA condemns MK breach of IEC centres (Polity.org)

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal condemns the actions by MK members in viral videos at IEC storage sites in Chesterville and Hammersdale where they ...

DA condemns MK breach of IEC centres (Democratic Alliance)

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal condemns the actions by MK members in viral videos at IEC storage sites in Chesterville and Hammersdale where they ...

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IEC happy with 'good' start to special voting process – The Mail ... (Mail and Guardian)

Many young South Africans are unwilling to exercise their right to vote. Only 107 of more than 20 000 polling stations were unable to open on Monday for special ...

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IEC to conduct 51 000 home visits for special votes in Western Cape ... (SABC News)

Senior citizens at iKhaya Loxolo old age home in Gugulethu … making their mark. Some say they are exercising their democratic right for a change in the country ...

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IN-DEPTH | IEC must prevent election integrity challenges by parties ... (News24)

Though the MK Party has a history of undermining the IEC, especially in this election cycle, analyst says that the IEC and the police must assure the ...

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Mgcina's picture in IEC bib gets tounges wagging (SowetanLIVE)

This is what SA Music Awards (SAMA) winner Bethusile Mcinga said after a picture of him wearing an IEC bib at Africa Day celebrations in Komani, formerly ...

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Elections 2024: Smooth start to the casting of special votes, says IEC (News24)

Problems remain, but the IEC says it counts for just 0.1%, compared to the mostly successful votes cast so far. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) ...

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IEC reports minimal issues on Day1 of special voting throughout SA ... (SABC News)

The Electoral Commission says that it has experienced an insignificant number of challenges on the first day of special voting across the country.

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IEC admits glitches on the first day of special votes (Independent Online)

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has conceded discrepancies and inconsistencies on the first day of the special vote. About 1.

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'It was just a joke,' Mcinga says after wearing an IEC bib (SowetanLIVE)

This is what SA Music Awards (SAMA) winner Bethusile Mcinga said after a picture of him wearing an IEC bib at Africa Day celebrations in Komani, formerly ...

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IEC reports minimal disruptions on first day of special voting (Daily Maverick)

A special vote allows a registered voter who can't vote at their voting station on election day to cast their ballot on a predetermined day before the main ...

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2024 elections | Videos and messages circulating over IEC credibility (eNCA)

This comes after footage surfaced showing the commission's absence of pens at voting sites and accusations of 'vote-rigging' in KwaZulu-Natal's eThekwini ...

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Limpopo IEC in a scramble to finalise home visits for special voters ... (SABC News)

Today marks the second and last day for voters who applied for a special vote to make their mark. Limpopo IEC Provincial Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta says, “ ...

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IEC: Successful first day of special votes (South African Government News Agency)

The Electoral Commission's Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi says he.

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2024 Elections | No application, no Special Vote - IEC (eNCA)

There was confusion on Monday, with some, particularly the elderly, trying to vote without having applied to do so. IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer ...

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IEC says despite some turbulence on day one, it was a good first ... (Independent Online)

IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi said even with the best planning, challenges were experienced in the area of Mthatha and in Port ...

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FACT CHECK | Has the IEC been told to disqualify the ANC from the ... (News24)

With the 2024 general elections getting under way in earnest on Monday - the first day of special voting - social media was awash with claims of election ...

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IEC reports smooth progress amid concerns over rural readiness (Food For Mzansi)

The Electoral Commission (IEC) reported smooth progress in special votes, however, concerns about the freedom and fairness of farmworkers' voting processes have ...

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IEC satisfied with special votes progress (Polity.org)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) expressed satisfaction at the good progress in the execution of special votes, warning voters to watch out for ...

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Elections 2024: EFF will continue to monitor IEC, but 'so far, we are ... (News24)

The EFF is satisfied with the Electoral Commission of South Africa, despite criticism of the electoral body by former president Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto ...

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IEC refutes claims that gospel singer Mcinga is their employee (Independent Online)

Mcinga caught the media attention after he was seen wearing ANC regalia while in another photo he posed in IEC gear.

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IEC confirms arrests for election tampering allegations - SABC News ... (SABC News)

Free State Electoral Officer Jabulani Tshabalala says 14 000 home visits were carried out.

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All systems go — high special vote turnout bodes well for V-day ... (Daily Maverick)

As special voting concluded on Tuesday, the IEC said it wanted to surpass the voter turnout achieved during the 2019 national and provincial elections.

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IEC dismisses claims that voters must have their own pens at voting ... (Maritzburg Sun)

Messages circulating on social media that claim that South Africans need to bring their own black ballpoint pens to the polls on May 29 - because the ink in ...

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2024 elections | Two arrested for tampering with IEC material (eNCA)

The commission says there are indications they were trying to undermine the credibility of today's elections. But, the IEC says it has everything is now ...

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A record! IEC says over 900000 people cast special votes (Independent Online)

Voters who for whatever reason were unable to cast a special vote may still vote at a voting station at which they are registered on election day, May 29.

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ELECTIONS2024: Special vote's home visits continue -IEC ... (POWER 98.7)

The Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) CEO, Sy Mamabolo has confirmed that home visits are ongoing. Mamabolo confirmed this during the IEC media ...

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Practising what you preach — IEC CEO's vast elections experience ... (Daily Maverick)

The boss of South Africa's election process Sy Mamabolo takes his role in the IEC very seriously, as he does his Catholic faith.

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