ANC Sedibeng to approach Electoral Court over voters’ roll concerns
According to the ANC, its analysis of the voters’ roll dated 7 August 2026 identified unusually high numbers of voters registered at individual residential addresses.
Mbali Hlophe
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) unveils the logo for the upcoming Local Government Elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 1 April 2026. Picture: Alpha Ramushwana/EWN
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The African National Congress (ANC) in Sedibeng says it will approach the Electoral Court over what it describes as unresolved discrepancies in the certified voters’ roll for Emfuleni, Midvaal and Lesedi.
The party said its concerns were raised with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following the Ward 28 by-election in May 2026 and have since been the subject of Electoral Court proceedings.
According to the ANC, its analysis of the voters’ roll dated 7 August 2026 identified unusually high numbers of voters registered at individual residential addresses.
The party cited several examples, including an address on Lerothodi Street in Sebokeng Unit 13, which it says has 1,582 voters recorded against it.
Another address on Mareka Street in Sharpeville reportedly has 1,256 registered voters, while an address on Khatela Street in Sebokeng Unit 11 has 965 voters.
The ANC said its analysis also identified 779 voters registered at an address on Pula Street in Evaton West.
The party further claimed that 32,182 voter records have no addresses and that there are 34 instances where the same identity details appear in more than one voting district.
The ANC said these findings require investigation and an explanation from the IEC.
The party is seeking verification of the disputed entries and appropriate legal relief, with its legal team expected to advise on the application and the relief to be sought.
However, the ANC said the discrepancies should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of wrongdoing by individual voters.
The party said it respects the democratic choices of voters and believes that concerns about the accuracy of the voters’ roll require a transparent response from the electoral authority.
The ANC Sedibeng Region said further updates will be provided as the legal process unfolds.