IEC says election training workshops are open to all prospective candidates.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is set to embark on a series of training workshops across the country to assist registered political parties and prospective independent candidates prepare for the submission of candidate nominations and supporters lists (in respect of independent candidates) ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The workshops will be held in all nine provinces from 6 July until 16 July. Registered parties and prospective independent candidates are encouraged to register for the workshops using the link created for this purpose. The link has been shared on the IEC social media channels. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Deputy Manager for Electoral Operations, Kgosietsile Tshoke