Tensions are mounting as South Africa prepares for one of the most important elections in our nation’s history. One of the institutions that plays a key role in the outcome of these elections is the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
WHAT IS THE IEC’S MANDATE?
The IEC is a permanent and independent body – created and established by section 190(1) of the South African Constitution. It was created as an institution to enhance democracy by managing free and fair national, provincial, and municipal elections. The IEC is publicly funded and
