Pretoria - It’s all systems go for the 2016 Local Government Elections in Ekurhuleni, says Ekurhuleni’s Municipal Electoral Officer Dr Imogen Mashazi.
Over 20 representatives of political parties and independent candidates signed the electoral code of conduct in Germiston on Thursday as a pledge to commit to a free and fair election.
The code of conduct calls on parties to practice political tolerance towards each other during the campaigning period until the elections day.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mashazi tabled the electoral code of conduct and said that Ekurhuleni’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) was ready to preside over free and fair elections on 3 August.
“There is over one million registered voters on the ground. This is enough for all political parties to get their share of votes. There is therefore no need for violence but parties must vigorously engage on peaceful campaigning,” she said.
Mashazi said the IEC will ensure visible police presence at all 626 voting stations.
Power generators are also on standby in case of power supply interruptions. – SAnews.gov.za
