ANC submits candidate list after 'rigorous' process

The party says it has finally concluded and submitted its 2024 National and Provincial candidate list to the IEC.

The candidates will form part of the ANC public representatives in the provincial legislatures and Parliament after elections.

The Independent Electoral Commission had given political parties who want to participate to submit all required documents by 5 pm on Friday.

ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the candidates were subjected to rigorous processes, including lifestyle audits.

"The ANC’s election committee has followed a thorough interview and vetting process for all the candidates to ensure that the list reflects the deployment of individuals characterised by the right skill set, integrity, experience, and capabilities to serve the demands of the provincial and national government.

"Our integrity safeguards are intended and premised on paying due deference to our nation’s constitution and its legal framework, the ANC’s constitution and guidelines as well as other public interest considerations.

"The work of the integrity committee is not novel nor is it a function of electioneering or this list process. It has become a permanent feature in the work of the ANC and its commitment to purge itself from ill-discipline, corruption, and disunity," says Bhengu-Motsiri.

She says all candidates agreed to subject themselves to lifestyle audits, have not been charged in a court of law, nor have adverse findings against them from the ANC disciplinary process nor by the integrity commission.

"The criteria for candidates to qualify for nominations comprised of a comprehensive set of requirements ensuring their suitability and commitment to the ANC's values and goals. To qualify, candidates preferably possessed post-matric qualifications or demonstrated capacity, experience, education, or expertise conducive to making constructive contributions within the relevant legislature or executive.

Bhengu-Motsiri says the party did not only conduct rigorous interviews, all candidates underwent vetting.

 "Two-hundred-and-eighty-four candidates were interviewed by the electoral committee. On the final lists submitted: 52.5% are women, we have increased youth representation to 17%. The list has ensured the deliberate inclusion of a diversity of sectors including persons with disability, traditional leaders, alliance partners, and LGBTQI+ persons."

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