IEC
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South Africa
Nov 6, 2025
The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party has asked the Johannesburg High Court to declare the 2024 National and Provincial Elections not free and fair and to set aside the results. The Electoral Commission will oppose the application and provide evidence showing that the elections were conducted according to the Constitution and electoral laws.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that the matter between the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) and the commission will be heard in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 09:45am.
The MK Party has lodged an application asking the court to declare the 2024 national and provincial elections not free and fair. The party is also requesting that the results of the elections be set aside.
The Electoral Commission has stated that it will oppose the application. The Commission said it will present evidence showing that the 2024 elections were conducted according to the Constitution, the Electoral Commission Act and the Electoral Act.
“We welcomes the opportunity for judicial scrutiny. It said it is confident that the Court will once again confirm the credibility, transparency and integrity of South Africa’s elections, which have been conducted in line with the law since 1994,” the Commission said in a statement on Thursday.
The Electoral Commission emphasised that it remains committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting the democratic will of the people as reflected in the results of the 2024 elections.
This legal challenge marks one of the few times in recent history that the conduct of South Africa’s national elections has been questioned in court. The Commission has consistently defended its processes, stating that it follows strict procedures to ensure that elections are free, fair and transparent.
The MK Party has argued that irregularities in the 2024 elections affected the results. The party’s legal team is expected to present its case in the High Court, and the matter is likely to attract significant attention as the hearing progresses.
Observers note that the High Court will examine all evidence presented by both parties. The ruling will have implications for the 2024 elections and could shape discussions about electoral processes in future elections.
The Electoral Commission has urged all parties and members of the public to respect the judicial process and allow the Court to consider the case in full. The Commission reiterated its role as an independent body responsible for managing elections in line with the Constitution.
The hearing is scheduled for the morning of 26 November 2025, and the Court will provide a ruling after considering the evidence and arguments from both the MK Party and the Electoral Commission.
