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IEC rejects application by the Islamic State of Africa to register as a political party | SA News

DURBAN – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected the application of the Islamic State of Africa to register as a political party.

The decision follows several objections and a failure to meet key registration requirements.

The IEC said that the Islamic State of Africa failed to submit the minimum of 300 signatures from registered voters, a basic legal requirement.

The party also published its registration notice in a newspaper with limited circulation, which the IEC said did not provide sufficient public notice.

In a statement, the commission said that it received over 200 objections from individuals and organisations who argued that the party’s constitution proposes…

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