# Electoral Commission chairperson Mosotho Moepya says traditional leaders are vital to creating conditions for free and fair elections. Speaking at the IEC’s meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa in Gauteng, Moepya says traditional authorities help maintain discipline, respect and order in communities. He says consultations are also important while strengthening cooperation between traditional authorities and the IEC ahead of the local government elections:
IEC says traditional leaders critical to free and fair elections [SOUND]
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