South Africa: All Praise to the IEC And the Citizens

editorial

The results of the 2004 election look as if they are a pretty exact reflection of the will of South Africans - one of the key tests for any country claiming to be democratic. And for this, we should once again pay homage to the efforts of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Despite minor administrative problems and some ham-fisted attempts by political parties to influence voters, the IEC has run an election notable for its efficiency and absence of incident.

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