ANC Candidates Disqualified in Legal Blow | Johannesburg News

The Electoral Court has disqualified 181 ANC candidates in local elections after ruling that entering candidate data into the IEC’s system before the deadline — without hitting “submit” — doesn’t count as a valid nomination. The ANC argues they did their part by uploading info on time, but the IEC insists formal submission is required. The DA backed the court’s decision, calling it essential for election fairness. The ANC vows to appeal and urges supporters to stay calm while continuing their campaign focus, determined to win votes based on policy and performance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-16-anc-loses-electoral-court-battle-over-disputed-candidate-lists/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57e494332048e25c Report issues to [email protected].