Constitutional Court rules Electoral Act is unconstitutional, opens way for independent candidates

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The Constitutional Court has declared the Electoral Act unconstitutional.

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga handed down judgment on Thursday.

This comes after the New Nation Movement's (NNM) bid to allow an independent candidate to run for elections challenged the current Electoral Act 73 of 1998, arguing that it infringes on the right to exercise individual political choices.

The NNM wanted the Electoral Act to be amended to allow independent candidates to run in provincial and national elections.

Constitutional Court rules Electoral Act is unconstitutional, opens way for independent candidates | News24

The Constitutional Court has declared the Electoral Act unconstitutional.

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This is great, the party system is rotten. But how will it work practically on the ballot?

 

[Urist]

This is great, the party system is rotten. But how will it work practically on the ballot?

Guessing the way it normally works with local elections. Though I can't think of any strong leaders not attached to a party atm. Maybe Zapiro can run for president, or some or other person who can pick the best of all parties for his cabinet, but yeah, out with partisans who puts personal their loyalties ahead of the country.

 

[ForceFate_]

This is great, the party system is rotten. But how will it work practically on the ballot?

We need serious reforms. The way I see it, it won't work well within the current system.

 

[GreGorGy]

We need serious reforms. The way I see it, it won't work well within the current system.

Still, I expect all of you fuckers to vote me.

 

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Still, I expect all of you fuckers to vote me.

/votes Greg

 

[ForceFate_]

Still, I expect all of you fuckers to vote me.

I'll vote provided you elevate me to a position that will give me access to a R70m pa slush fund. I want a piece of the lowveld as well.

 

[GreGorGy]

I'll vote provided you elevate me to a position that will give me access to a R70m pa slush fund. I want a piece of the lowveld as well.

Chief ForceFate, of the Lowvelders, thank you for your vote.

 

[Urist]

I'll vote for you if you give me banhammer powers.

 

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Chief ForceFate, of the Lowvelders, thank you for your vote.

Goddammit, I didn't know we can negotiate. BRB!

 

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I'll vote for you if you give me banhammer powers.

*cough*

 

[ForceFate_]

Goddammit, I didn't know we can negotiate. BRB!

Peasant

 

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Peasant

No obviously middle class. Peasant know how to demand.

 

[GreGorGy]

Goddammit, I didn't know we can negotiate. BRB!

Look, it must be reasonable - I can lend you the keys to the city for a weekend. Go on a rampage. Get laid, get hammered, get smashed, get high - but don't get arrested, you have the keys.

 

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Look, it must be reasonable - I can lend you the keys to the city for a weekend. Go on a rampage. Get laid, get hammered, get smashed, get high - but don't get arrested, you have the keys.

I will get you in charge of Hermanus. Then we revamp Piet Se Bos into a party zone and the old camp site by the river the chill room. Drugs will be dispensed everywhere. Booze you pay for.

 

[GreGorGy]

I will get you in charge of Hermanus. Then we revamp Piet Se Bos into a party zone and the old camp site by the river the chill room. Drugs will be dispensed everywhere. Booze you pay for.

Look, it is a stretch but I think it can work. Glad I can count on your vote.

 

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I will get you in charge of Hermanus. Then we revamp Piet Se Bos into a party zone and the old camp site by the river the chill room. Drugs will be dispensed everywhere. Booze you pay for.

gees i havent thought about that for a while. massive bonfire in the middle, party people all over the place. good times.