The ANC has requested a forensic audit to determine if its municipal election candidate lists were altered. The inquiry follows concerns that changes may have caused the party to miss a key deadline set by the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
Forensic investigators have been summoned to examine the candidate lists and identify any unauthorized modifications. The ANC has not yet confirmed the extent of the changes or the individuals involved. The audit aims to establish whether the alterations impacted the party’s ability to meet the IEC deadline.
This is the second time the ANC has faced scrutiny over election procedures. In 2022, the party was accused of submitting incomplete candidate lists, leading to legal challenges. The current situation has raised questions about the party’s internal processes and compliance with electoral regulations. The IEC has not yet commented on the ANC’s request.
