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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate Zwakele Mncwango has lambasted the MK Party for accusing the ANC of vote rigging days before Wednesday’s elections.<\/p>\n

Former president Jacob Zuma\u2019s party published videos of voting material stored in Chesterville, KwaZulu-Natal, and Hammarsdale, Mpumalanga, alleging the ANC was stealing votes at the weekend. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) clarified that the voting material in the viral videos was filmed at the commission\u2019s storage sites in Chesterville and Hammarsdale for special votes on Monday. Mncwango criticised the MK Party, saying it made serious allegations without providing \u201cevidence to support the claims of vote rigging\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen a video circulating about Hammarsdale. After engaging the IEC we understand what really happened there and we call on South Africans, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, to calm down,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is normal that the IEC will distribute ballots to different safe areas. There is nothing wrong with what happened in Hammarsdale. It is important, as leaders, that we provide leadership. Let\u2019s not panic. There\u2019s no panic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no vote rigging here and as political parties we must stay vigilant, which is good, but also let\u2019s be careful of not sending out information that creates fear which may lead to instability and disruption of the elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s trust the information we have received from IEC and, as ActionSA, we have no reason to doubt what they have briefed us on,\u201d he said.IEC spokesperson Kate Bapela said the commission was contemplating legal action.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe clarify that the videos depict our planned logistical arrangements and storage of election material as we prepare for the first day of special voting on May 27. These are legitimate and authorised arrangements for the distribution of ballot papers and other bulk material.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe commission is contemplating measures against the party and the individuals involved as such obstruction to election activities should not be tolerated. This conduct violates the code of conduct and other electoral prescripts.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate Zwakele Mncwango has lambasted the MK Party for accusing the ANC of vote rigging days before Wednesday’s elections. Former president Jacob Zuma\u2019s party published videos of voting material stored in Chesterville, KwaZulu-Natal, and Hammarsdale, Mpumalanga, alleging the ANC was stealing votes at the weekend. 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