[TOP STORY] Record 508 parties registered as IEC presses for election date clarity

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‘The number of parties, if they all meet the requirement to contest, means we must place a very unwieldy ballot booklet in front of the voter,’ says IEC deputy chief electoral officer, Masego Sheburi.

12 Mar 9AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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