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EXPLAINER | Why the IEC wants the Constitutional Court to hurry up and decide on electoral cases

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That independent candidates can take part in the elections next year is a good thing for democracy, writes the author.
That independent candidates can take part in the elections next year is a good thing for democracy, writes the author.
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Why is the court case, which begins on Tuesday, important for the 2024 elections?

The simple answer is time and clarity.

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