South Africa - 2023 - Governance and Democracy

Electoral Amendment Act 1 of 2023

Ministry of Justice

Expands the Electoral Act to allow independent candidates to contest National Assembly and provincial legislature elections. Sets nomination requirements, regulates candidate lists, and establishes the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel.

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