IEC warns politicians

“Our expectation following this historic achievement is that political parties and independent candidates will still subscribe and adhere to the said Code of Conduct. Parties must of necessity apply the code internally and abide by conflict resolutions informed by the code,” said Seeletso.

He stated that the Code of Conduct outlaws weapons at political rallies, meetings, marches, motorcades or demonstrations. The code requires party rallies, marches or demonstrations taking place at the same time to be held at least 500m away from each other. He said motorcades should strictly not pass through other parties’ rallies.