# The Electoral Commission says 620 political parties are currently registered ahead of November’s local government elections. It has also activated its online candidate nomination system, with 76 political parties and 39 independent candidates already using the platform to prepare their nominations. Chief electoral official Sy Mamabolo told the media these steps form part of the commission’s final preparations to ensure free, fair and credible elections:
IEC confirms 620 political parties ahead of local elections [SOUND]
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