The ANC has requested a forensic audit to determine if its municipal election candidate lists were altered. The inquiry follows concerns about potential changes that may have led to the party missing a key deadline set by the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
Forensic investigators have been called in to examine the candidate lists and identify any unauthorized modifications. The audit aims to establish whether these changes impacted the ANC’s ability to meet the Electoral Commission’s submission deadline. The party has not yet released details about the suspected alterations or the individuals involved.
This marks the first time the ANC has publicly raised concerns about possible tampering with its election documents. The situation comes amid heightened scrutiny of the party’s electoral strategies and administrative processes. The Electoral Commission has not commented on the ANC’s request, but it has reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections. The outcome of the audit could have significant implications for the ANC’s standing in upcoming local elections.
