Parliament and government argue independent candidates’ court challenge is ‘stillborn’
One Movement South Africa failed to back up its case with evidence, said parliament at the Constitutional Court
30 August 2023 - 18:20
There was no evidence before the Constitutional Court that independent candidates would not be able to gather the 11,000 to 14,000 signatures required to contest the elections next year, the court heard on Wednesday. ..
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