Security agencies will safeguard elections, IEC says ahead of May 29

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is confident law enforcement and security agencies will safeguard the upcoming elections. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo said violence has no place in electoral processes. Briefing the media on preparations for the May 29 national and provincial polls, he said the elections have been arranged in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and the law, which have a bearing on the preparations.“As far as security matters are concerned, the country’s security agencies are responsible to act and I am sure they have plans to safeguard…