The court ruled that Operation Dudura, Arise South Africa, Cape Independence Party, People's Advocate and Independent South African National Civic Organization did not meet the requirements for nomination.
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- The IEC welcomed the Electoral Court's decision dismissing the appeals of five political parties contesting their exclusion from the upcoming elections.
- Political parties include Operation Dudura, Cape Independence Party, People's Advocate; Rise Up South Africa and the independent South African National Citizens Organization.
- Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 general election on News24. election hub.
The Election Court has dismissed five lawsuits brought by political parties seeking to exclude them from participating in the elections.
The court ruled that Operation Dudura, Arise South Africa, Cape Independence Party, People's Advocate and Independent South African National Civic Organization did not meet the requirements for nomination.
“The Election Commission welcomes the Electoral Court's order dismissing the five lawsuits against the Election Commission.
“In its consolidated judgment on five applications, the court made a similar order and dismissed all applications.
“The application to the court was related to non-compliance with the requirements for nomination,” the IEC said in a statement on Friday.
The court added that the reasons for the decision will be revealed at a later stage.
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The IEC said it would now focus on the huge task of printing ballots.
“The Electoral Commission appreciates the Electoral Tribunal’s hard work in bringing these matters to a final decision.
“These applications had an immeasurable impact on the production of ballots for future elections,” it added.
The ruling comes after the Electoral Tribunal ruled in favor of Umkhonto Wisizwe party leader Jacob Zuma last week.
Mr Zuma appealed to the IEC against the decision to bar him from holding a seat in parliament.
Last week, the IEC asked the Constitutional Court to overturn the Electoral Court's decision.