After months of work, the IEC gave their final update and announced the final tally, despite many disputes over election process, discrepancies and calls to delay the announcement.IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya declared the results of the 2024 national and provincial elections as free and fair.
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IT WAS A TEST
Moepya said these elections have tested their strengths and the strength of their institution.
"They have made the integrity of our system clear for all to see and test.These elections were undoubtedly the most difficult and highly contested. Just as the watershed elections of 1994 laid the foundation of our democratic order, the 2024 elections mark a significant milestone."
THE PEOPLE SHALL GOVERN
Giving his speech President Cyril Ramaphosa said as the leaders of political parties, who occupy positions of responsibility in society, they have heard the voices of the people and must respect their wishes.
"Over the past 30 years, we have strived together to build a country which everyone black and white, men and women, young and old can call home.This election has reaffirmed building a South Africa for all remains the defining mission of our nation,"he said.
He said it was important to note that the seats they hold are not for politicians but represent the ordinary South Africans.
"As we take up our seats in Parliament and in the provincial legislatures. let us appreciate that the seats we occupy do not belong to us. They belong to the people. Whatever authority, whatever power, we are entrusted with must be exercised to advance the interests of the people."
Ramaphosa explained that the IEC has despite many challenges, many difficulties that they went through, many mountains they had to climb, once more they have acquitted themselves with excellence, professionalism and integrity.
He also thanked all stakeholders that played a role in making the elections possible.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SEATS
ANC:159 seats a decrease from the 230 seats they initially had.
DA:87 seats an increase from the 84 they had.
MK:58 seats
EFF: has 39 seats a decrease from the 44 they initially held.
IFP:17 seats
PA:9 seats
VF PLUS:6 seats
Actions SA: 6 seats
ACDP:3 seats
UDM :3 seats
ATM:2 seats
ALJAMA:2 seats
BOSA:2 seats
NCC:2 seats
GOOD:1 seat
RISE:1 seat
PAC:1 seat
UAT:1 seat
