IEC denies fearing ANC after court reinstates 181 candidates

South Africa's electoral commission (IEC) publicly dismissed concerns of intimidation by the ANC after the Constitutional Court reinstated 181 ANC councillor candidates, a reprieve extended to 32 other parties. The ruling alters the candidate lists for upcoming local elections, potentially shifting electoral dynamics. The IEC's statement signals institutional resolve but underscores legal and political tensions ahead of the vote.