South Africa Election: Law Changes Risk Delaying May 29 Vote – Bloomberg

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South Africa’s National Assembly passed amendments to the nation’s electoral laws, including changes to how government funding for political parties is allocated, a move that could trigger court challenges and the delay of a May 29 vote — although a legal expert consider that unlikely.
The Electoral Matters Amendment Bill was initially aimed at providing state support to independent candidates who can contest provincial and national votes for the first time, but also envisages changes to the formula used to disperse money to parties. An increased share will go to the biggest ones, meaning the ruling African National Congress will be the main beneficiary while smaller rivals will lose out.

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