IEC condemns Tshwane unrest
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has strongly condemned the violence that erupted in Tshwane over the past 48 hours.
The IEC's Chairperson, Glen Mashinini, who was speaking at the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct, went off script in Sandton Wednesday morning to specifically address the unrest in the capital.
"The Gauteng province is one of the most critical provinces in the country when it comes to our electoral democracy. If you disturb the province of Gauteng, it's tantamount to you shooting yourself on your toe and still hoping to run 100 metres during the Olympics," Mashinini said.
Some main roads were still barricaded, while large scale transport and school disruptions were the order of the day Tuesday.
Mashinini said the IEC was concerned over growing political intolerance.
"This is a very, very serious situation that we need to address and we want the country to know that we are saying no to violence, intimidation and the breach of the code of conduct."
Provincial Electoral Officer for Gauteng, Masegu Sheburi added that there were enough voters for all political parties.
"There are many hands to shake, so it cannot be that you must create no-go areas," Sheburi said.