Electoral Court rejects ANC appeal over 181 excluded candidates

The Electoral Court dismissed the ANC’s application to restore 181 candidates excluded from local election ballots in six municipalities. The court held that uploading candidate information without completing the final submission step did not satisfy the prescribed process. The ANC said it would pursue further legal options. The ruling showed how organisational administrative failures can restrict voters’ choices and candidates’ participation, while the court emphasized predictability and equal application of electoral requirements.