IEC CEO steps down
The Chief Executive of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Mosotho Moepya, has stepped down from his position.
IEC spokesperson Kate Bapela says Moepya opted not to renew his contract, which came to an end at midnight.
"Mr Moepya has been with the Electoral Commission for more than 18 years and served with distinction as Chief Electoral Officer for the past five years, overseeing both the 2014 National and Provincial elections and the recent 2016 Municipal Elections," says Bapela.
Bapela says Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo has been appointed acting CEO, while the due process to appoint a replacement CEO is undertaken.
"The Commission wishes Mr Moepya well in his future endeavours and would like to express the gratitude on behalf of the Electoral Commission for his many years of service, professionalism and dedication to the institution and to deepening electoral democracy both in South Africa and beyond our country's borders through various bilateral and multilateral forums."