EXPLAINER | Who can challenge election results and how the IEC objection process works
In 2024 the MK Party was one of the leading parties that raised multiple objections with the IEC over alleged discrepancies with that year's national elections.
By Siyabonga SitholeSouth Africa
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As political tensions rise in South Africa over the latest electoral outcomes, over 800 objections have already been lodged, with political parties racing against the clock to ensure their concerns are heard.
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- 32 words · 1 min read
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- November 6, 2026
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- Siyabonga Sithole
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