The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has today welcomed the appointment of its new commissioners.
The new commissioners have been appointed on a seven-year contract.
At a media briefing held in Pretoria, Deputy Chief Electoral Commissioner Masego Shiburi said the Commission extends its gratitude to the Chief Justice and the panel members for expediting the process and working diligently to ensure its swift finalisation.
“We also wish to thank the Speaker of Parliament, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and all Committee members for their commitment and support in ensuring the timely conclusion of this important process,” Shiburi said.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment of Ms Joyce Pitso, Judge Dhaya Pillay, and Mr Mosotho Moepya as Commissioners of the Electoral Commission on Monday.
“We welcome the finalisation of this important process which ensures that the Commission continues to function with the necessary quorum to make key decisions, including the adjudication of objections, appointing of staff and ongoing oversight, regarding the delivery of the general elections of municipal councils,” Shiburi said.
President Ramaphosa, in terms of Section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act and on the recommendation of the National Assembly appointed the following commissioners:
- Mrs Joyce Pitso - to serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission
- Judge Dhaya Pillay - to serve as a part-time member of the Electoral Commission
- Mr Mosotho Moepya - to serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission.
The President has also, in terms of Section 8(1) of the Electoral Commission Act, designated Mr Moepya as the Chairperson of the Commission. – SAnews.gov.za
