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ANC hits back at parties opposing IEC application for elections postponement

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The African National Congress (ANC) has clapped back at opposition parties and organizations who have applied at the Constitutional Court to oppose the application of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to have local government elections postponed to February.

‘Always in support’
On Tuesday the ANC said those opposed to postponing elections represented wealthy and privileged voters who had access to a range of communications media and were not affected by many of the realities posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“These painful realities were clearly articulated by former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke in the report of the inquiry into holding free and fair elections under the Covid-19 pandemic,” the party said in a statement.

The ruling party said it was aware of allegations made by opposition parties that it wanted the elections postponed based on narrow and self-serving considerations.

It said it was always in support of elections held in October after careful considerations.

“We were forced to concede that successive waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the measures required to contain it, have impacted negatively on the IEC’s ability to prepare for these elections. This includes, amongst others, the cancellation of open voter registration weekends.

“Many South African voters rely on direct voter contact for information to make informed and meaningful political choices. This requires meetings and door-to-door campaigning, which are restricted under the Covid-19 pandemic.”

“These factors make the holding of elections with maximum popular participation difficult, and in some cases impossible. This will have a severely adverse impact on free and fair elections, and the ability of voters to hold those in public office accountable,” the statement further reads.

The ANC also said that stakeholders should await the judgment of the Constitutional Court.

‘Dangerous precedent’
The Western Cape government has since joined the Democratic Alliance (DA), along with others, in opposing the IEC’s application in court to have the elections postponed.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the postponement would set a “dangerous” precedent.

“As a provincial government, we will oppose the postponement of the election because it risks setting a dangerous precedent whereby suffrage, and related rights, can be deferred and without following the correct constitutional process.

“As per the Constitution, the matter must be brought before Parliament and not the judiciary. We must ensure that our elections continue ahead as planned as this is in the best interest of our democracy,” Winde said in a statement on Tuesday.

Last week, the DA applied to be joined to the IEC’s application to the Constitutional Court, in which it seeks a postponement of the October 2021 election to early 2022, while One South Africa leader (OSA) Mmusi Maimane also indicated that he’ll be joining in opposing the application.

Meanwhile, DearSA has argued the IEC “can implement precautions derived from international data and experience to make voting and electioneering safe, without delay.”

“The argument is premised on the difficulties of conducting free and fair elections during a pandemic,” the organization said.

DearSA revealed it conducted a participation campaign responding to the IEC’s call for comment on the Moseneke Report, which generated almost 8,000 public responses, with 63.3% of them being against any election delays.

The organization has also made a submission to the Constitutional Court to oppose the postponement.

At this stage, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) remains the only party pushing for the elections to be postponed, with the party’s leader Julius Malema arguing that political parties were constrained in conducting their campaigns, in efforts to encourage the youth to vote, among other reasons.

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will hear the IEC’s application on Friday, after the commission filed the urgent application two weeks ago to have the elections deferred to February next year.

This came after former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke’s inquiry into the feasibility of holding elections this year found that scheduled elections would likely not be free and fair.

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A Comprehensive launch of New South African Online Casino Portal

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South African Online Casino

Johannesburg, South Africa – In an exciting development for South African online casino enthusiasts, the much-anticipated launch of GamblingSA.co.za marks a significant milestone in the evolution of online gambling in South Africa. Managed by industry veteran Rachel Williams, who brings over 18 years of experience to the table, this comprehensive portal promises to revolutionize the way South African players engage with online casinos.

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Corps members have been warned against traveling without obtaining permission

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Corps members

Corps members have been warned against traveling without obtaining permission from the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed says such act attracts punishment while addressing Corps members in Oyo and Ogun states orientation camp on Wednesday.

He said unauthorized journey attract sanctions, adding that no employer is allowed to grant permission to Corps members to travel.He informed the Corps members that all services in NYSC are free, warning that they should beware of online advertisers and fraudsters that may offer posting and redeployment to them for a fee.

The DG also implored the Corps members to adhere strictly to the NYSC dress code, adding that improper dressing in NYSC uniform attracts sanctions.

“Don’t dress anyhow. Dress as good ambassadors of NYSC and always abide by all NYSC rules and regulations,

“Respect the culture and tradition of your host communities when you leave camp. Make good impact on the communities and in your place of primary assignments”, the DG said.

He stated that efforts are still on-going towards the signing of the NYSC Trust Fund bill into law.

General Ahmed urged the Corps Members to participate actively in all the camp activities and also ensure that they establish long lasting friendship among themselves before leaving the Orientation Camp.

The Director General admonished them to avoid idleness but rather engage themselves with meaningful activities that will add value to them in addition to their certificates.

The NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Mr Odoba Abel Oche, while presenting the Orientation Camp brief to the Director General, stated that the Corps members’ behaviour have been very commendable.

Similarly, the NYSC Ogun State Coordinator, Mrs Olayinka Nasamu, said a total of 2,350 Corps members have been registered. 1,318 for Ogun State and 1,032 for Lagos State.

“Ogun registered 496 male and 822 female while Lagos registered 414 male and 618 female”, Nasamu said.

Source: dailypost

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Nigerian record producer and singer, John Saviours Udomboso, aka Young Jonn, has undergone a successful hair transplant surgery.

 

Young Jonn

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Gov Bello grants state pardon to 24 inmates, pays N20m judgement debt

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Niger State Governor

Niger State Governor, Alh. Abubakar Sani Bello has granted state pardon to 24 inmates and settled fines to the tune of N20 million for 80 others unable to pay their judgement fines. He carried out the exercise under the powers of prerogative of mercy in the state.

The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasara Danmallam made this disclosure in while handing over the affairs of the Ministry of Justice to the permanent secretary in Minna.

According to him, “as a parting gift, Governor Bello has granted pardon to 24 inmates across the state under his powers of prerogative of mercy. Some of them have been on death row whose sentences have been commuted to a few years of prison term”.

Among the beneficiaries, the commissioner explained, were six civil servants convicted of fraud and other related offences and were dismissed from service based on the offences they committed.

Danmallam disclosed, “other beneficiaries of the pardon by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello are six dismissed civil servants who are now reinstated. Those of them who have attained retirement age are now to be retired with full benefits.

“The Governor also spent the sum of N20 million to pay judgement fines for 80 inmates as part of humanitarian gesture to the underprivileged individuals before handing over on Monday ”

The commissioner further stated that so far a total of 115 bills and legal instruments were promulgated into law, while thanking the staff of the ministry for the success recorded under him in the state.

Source:dailypost

In other news – Fear grips residents as insecurity heightens in Owerri zone

The insecurity situation in Imo State is currently on the upswing, as unknown gunmen and kidnappers have taken over most parts of the state. The peaceful Owerri Senatorial district is fastly becoming the latest flashpoint.

Imo State

Orlu and Okigwe zones have experienced severe insecurity which has resulted in at least a thousand murders and the destruction of property worth hundreds of millions of naira since the inception of Senator Hope Uzodinma’s administration three years ago. Learn more

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