IEC won't grant extensions after ANC claims ‘technical glitch’ in candidate registration

Polity Audio Articles · Sep 1, 2026 · 2m

IEC won't grant extensions after ANC claims 'technical glitch' in candidate registration The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has firmly clarified that no political party or independent candidate will be granted an extension to capture candidate details following the official close of nominations for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). The commission confirmed that the deadline strictly concluded on Friday, August 28 at 17:00, and that it has no intention of offering additional opportunities to any contesting entities. This in direct response to a statement issued by the ANC, in…