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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned that political instability could make the May 7 election very difficult to conduct.
IEC vice chairperson, Terry Tselane, briefed Parliament’s Home Affairs committee on the readiness of the IEC to conduct a free and fair election.
“We have more than ever before intra party tension as well as inter party tension. Members will also be aware that we have been experiencing pockets of instability in certain parts of our country.”
“But also, another aspect is that we have experienced a very intense scrutiny. Political parties are continuously taking us to court to contest some of the issues,”Tselane added.
The country goes to the polls on May 7, which has been declared a public holiday.
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