43 political parties to contest elections in Gauteng – SABC News [Video]

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The Electoral Commission (IEC) says 43 political parties and two independent candidates will contest the elections in Gauteng. The commission’s provincial electoral officer Thabo Masemula says preparations ahead of next month’s elections are on track.

He was speaking at the Commission’s Gauteng Province Code of Conduct Signing ceremony in Kempton Park on Tuesday.

“I must indicate that we are expecting the first delivery of the ballot papers programme this coming Friday. These ballot papers are the first installment for the metro that is hosting this event today. Close to 90% of our logistics for election day are in place. We are just finalising and tweaking a few things.”

Gauteng Provincial Code of Conduct and Pledge Signing Ceremony | Parties and independent candidates contesting in #SAelections24 have signed the pledge. #GetReadyToVote pic.twitter.com/ICTLZEpxMk

— IEC South Africa (@IECSouthAfrica) April 23, 2024

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