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South Africa 2024 election rigging hearing this week
01 Jun 2025 at 20:32hrs | Views
The South African Electoral Court in Bloemfontein will hear the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party case against the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and others on June 3, 2025.
This landmark case arises from the MK party's allegations that the 2024 national and provincial elections were rigged, calling into question the integrity of South Africa’s electoral processes.
The MK party was officially registered in 2023. It aims to carry forward the legacy of the liberation struggle into the current political landscape.
The party emerged as the third-largest party in Parliament with 58 seats out of the 400-seat National Assembly. However, allegations surfaced regarding irregularities in the electoral process.
The MK party claimed that the IEC failed to uphold its mandate to conduct free and fair elections, resulting in the disenfranchisement of voters and manipulation of election outcomes.
However, the party initially withdrew its case but later filed a new application to the Electoral Court.
The MK party argues that various irregularities, including discrepancies in voter registration and ballot handling, compromised the integrity of the electoral process.
"We believe that the elections were marred by significant irregularities that undermined the democratic will of the people. Our members witnessed firsthand the manipulation of results, and these issues must be addressed in court," stated MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela.
Ndlela further emphasised the historical significance of the party's struggle for representation, stating, "Our fight is not just about the MK party; it is about ensuring that the voices of all South Africans are heard and respected in the democratic process."
The IEC has described MK party's claims as unfounded, arguing that the commission has mechanisms to prevent and address irregularities.
As the case approaches its hearing date, a ruling in favour of the MK party could prompt a re-evaluation of the 2024 election results and changes to the electoral framework to ensure greater accountability and transparency.
This landmark case arises from the MK party's allegations that the 2024 national and provincial elections were rigged, calling into question the integrity of South Africa’s electoral processes.
The MK party was officially registered in 2023. It aims to carry forward the legacy of the liberation struggle into the current political landscape.
The party emerged as the third-largest party in Parliament with 58 seats out of the 400-seat National Assembly. However, allegations surfaced regarding irregularities in the electoral process.
The MK party claimed that the IEC failed to uphold its mandate to conduct free and fair elections, resulting in the disenfranchisement of voters and manipulation of election outcomes.
The MK party argues that various irregularities, including discrepancies in voter registration and ballot handling, compromised the integrity of the electoral process.
"We believe that the elections were marred by significant irregularities that undermined the democratic will of the people. Our members witnessed firsthand the manipulation of results, and these issues must be addressed in court," stated MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela.
Ndlela further emphasised the historical significance of the party's struggle for representation, stating, "Our fight is not just about the MK party; it is about ensuring that the voices of all South Africans are heard and respected in the democratic process."
The IEC has described MK party's claims as unfounded, arguing that the commission has mechanisms to prevent and address irregularities.
As the case approaches its hearing date, a ruling in favour of the MK party could prompt a re-evaluation of the 2024 election results and changes to the electoral framework to ensure greater accountability and transparency.
Source - online
