BuaNews (Tshwane)
Nthambeleni Gabara
2 December 2008
The Eastern Cape Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is to host a two-day provincial seminar with representatives from political parties on Tuesday.
Provincial leaders of the various political parties at national, provincial and municipal levels will converge to pledge their support and to abide by the Electoral Code of Conduct.
This gathering forms part of the IEC readiness programme for the 2009 general elections, according to a statement by the national office of the IEC.
A seminar is also expected to take place on Tuesday where 250 representatives of various organisations, including traditional and religious leaders, will deliberate on the ways and means of promoting a culture of tolerance in the build up to the elections.
Areas of focus include understanding the general legislative framework that will govern the national and provincial elections; understanding the role of civil society to promote tolerance and peace in the province and the role of political parties in promoting the Electoral Code of Conduct.
The role of law enforcement agencies in prosecuting offenders that undermine the Electoral Code of Conduct will also be discussed.
The seminar will culminate in a formal function where the provincial political party leaders will give their public pledge to the Electoral Code of Conduct.
Last Tuesday, the IEC hosted a pre-election conference in Durban with leaders of political parties represented at the National Assembly. They had also pledged to support and abide by the Electoral Code of Conduct.
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