The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is under scrutiny after an EFF ward candidate in Msunduzi, KwaZulu-Natal, vanished from the final list of certified councillors. The September 16 list shows Sifiso Thamsanqa Dladla as the EFF candidate for Ward 25, with the next entry being Mandisa Ntombenhle Gasa in Ward 27. Ward 26, code 52205026, is entirely missing.
The EFF claims its Ward 26 nominee was properly submitted but was not included in the final publication. This omission has raised concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the IEC’s process. The party is now demanding clarification on why the candidate’s name was not listed.
The situation highlights potential issues with the IEC’s administrative procedures, particularly in the final stages of candidate verification. With the upcoming local government elections, such discrepancies could affect voter confidence and the legitimacy of the electoral process.
The IEC has not yet responded to the EFF’s concerns, leaving the ward’s voters in uncertainty about the status of their candidate. This incident underscores the need for greater accountability and clarity in electoral management.
