President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to serve for a seven-year term. The decision was made in terms of section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act, and on the recommendation of the National Assembly.
The appointments are as follows:
• Joyce Pitso will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission.
• Judge Dhaya Pillay will serve as a part-time member of the Electoral Commission.
• Mosotho Moepya will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission.
The President has also, in terms of section 8(1) of the Electoral Commission Act, designated Mosotho Moepya as the chairperson of the Commission.
These commissioners will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of elections across the country.
Compiled by Warren Hawkins
warren@mahareng.co.za
