In a space of just three months, 17 political parties have registered with the IEC, increasing the number to over 540, which could potentially contest the 2024 elections.
The IEC says this number is likely to increase further, but cautions that not all these parties will be on the ballot paper, as some may not meet certain criteria. Some of these new parties are led by former ANC members.
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