No Entry: Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa Says ZANU PF Will Not Observe Elections

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has refuted claims that Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU PF, has been accredited to observe the upcoming South African elections.

The IEC has made it clear that no political party, including ZANU PF, has received observer status.

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The controversy began when reports emerged suggesting that the African National Congress (ANC) had enlisted the support of ZANU-PF for its election campaign.

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This led to a significant uproar, with the African Transformation Movement (ATM) expressing serious reservations about ZANU-PF’s potential involvement in the elections. ATM’s leader, Vuyo Zungula, highlighted accusations of electoral malpractice against ZANU-PF, arguing that their participation could undermine the integrity of the South African electoral process.

ATM President, Vuyolwetu Zungula has written to the IEC expressing concerns regarding recent reports citing the ruling party in Zimbabwe, ZANU PF’s intention to participate as part of an observer mission for the upcoming elections . #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/J2kYSPNkVY

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Electoral Commission of South Africa Speaks On ZANU PF Allegedly Observing Elections

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In response to ATM’s concerns, the IEC clarified that it had not accredited ZANU PF or any other political party as observers for the elections.

IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya said:

“I acknowledge receipt of your letter in which you expressed concerns regarding ZANU PF’s participation in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections as an observer. The Commission would like to reassure you and the ATM community that it has not accredited ZANU PF or any other political party to observe elections in South Africa.

The commission added that it has stringent measures in place to safeguard the electoral process and maintain its stature:

“The Commission strongly believes in the integrity of the elections it manages and therefore safeguards against measures that would compromise its processes.”

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