IEC neutrality and integrity must be beyond doubt
The dispute between the elections watchdog and the MK Party threatens to deal a body blow to the democratic process
14 April 2024 - 00:01
The success of any general election is, in large part, dependent on the credibility and perceived independence of the body running it. The more an elections body is regarded as free of bias and outside influence, the more likely it is the outcome of an election it oversees will be accepted by all. ..
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