Despite receiving over 579 objections by parties, South Africa’s Electoral Commission, (IEC) will go ahead with the announcement of the 2024 elections result.
Former president Jacob Zuma has threatened the IEC to not proceed with the announcement of results.
At least 20 political organisations, including the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and Ace Magashule’s African Congress for Transformation, have rejected the election results.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) leader,
Zuma has called for a revote.
Zuma said if the IEC fails to address his party’s plea, the decision won’t be received well by South Africans.
However, the IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya said the commission would not be distracted from carrying out its electoral responsibilities.
“The constitution requires that to be a member of this commission, you must act without fear, without favour and without prejudice,” Moepya stated.
“The commission was clear. There are many voices we hear. We really choose to focus on what we do, and we are not going to be sidetracked and be reticent about people we serve. We are going to respect them but we are going to do the work we are meant to do.”
The official announcement of results is expected on Sunday evening.