IEC takes the MK party's case to the Constitutional Court for clarity on Section 47(1)(e) as Jacob Zuma's disqualification saga continues
The Independent Electoral Commission has lodged an urgent and direct appeal to the Constitutional Court relating to the order of the Electoral Court setting aside its decision following the appeal by the uMkhonto Wesizwe party.
The MK party challenged the interpretation of section 47, which sets the conditions under which a convicted citizen may not take public office. The statement issued on Friday morning, also explains why it is important for the commission to take the matter to a higher court. The commission however stressed that it was in no way trying to interfere with politcal matters.
Many observers have questioned the reasoning behind the Electoral Court’s ruling on Zuma’s eligibility to stand for public office. The IEC had upheld an objection by a member of the public, Dr Maroba Matsapola, and disqualified Zuma from running in the elections, leading to the MK party successfully appealing in the matter.Yes. The wording of the relevant section looks clear to me. Sentenced to more than 12 months imprisonment without the option of a fine and you get 15 months.
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