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IEC defends decision to extend court ruling as an act of independence

IOL · 18 October 2026 at 06:00

IEC defends decision to extend court ruling as an act of independence

The IEC stands firm on ensuring electoral fairness, dismissing fears of intimidation in its latest ruling affecting numerous parties.

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