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Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Deputy CEO Masego Shiburi has emphasised the need for political party leaders<\/a> to demonstrate good conduct to prevent political violence ahead of the May 29 general elections.<\/p>\n

The 2024 election is anticipated to be the most significant and fiercely contested since the advent of democracy, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) facing a challenging task in retaining its majority.<\/p>\n

Shiburi highlights that the commission is collaborating closely with the Electoral Court to ensure accountability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe asking from the commission side for parties to act in a manner that they restrain themselves so that their followers may not perceive statements by their party leaders to be a call to violence. The code of conduct kicks in on the date on which the election is formally called by the president; it is binding on all political parties whether they sign or not. It is binding on party supporters and binding on party officials,\u201d Shiburi states.<\/p>\n

2024 Elections | IEC investigating threats of intimidation ahead of polls<\/strong>
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