Ramaphosa signs Electoral Amendment Bill into law
Independent candidates will be able to contest for seats in provincial legislatures and the National Assembly.
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill of 2022 into law.
The National Assembly was requested to reconsider the bill in February after National Council of Provinces had made changes when it was adopted by the house in October, last year.
President's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says candidates will form part of the 2024 elections.
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"The Electoral Amendment Bill marks a significant milestone in the evolution of our democracy by expanding electoral participation and widening the pool of leadership choice for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. The bill presents a development that can only enrich and sustain our growing constitutional democracy.
"President Ramaphosa is satisfied that the processes leading to the passing of the bill followed all legislative procedures as envisaged by the constitution and that the substance of the bill will pass constitutional scrutiny. "
