Police in Johannesburg are investigating an incident where an IEC warehouse was invaded by a large group of rioters.
An IEC warehouse in Johannesburg was invaded by rioters
On Tuesday night, a group of 15 individuals stormed an IEC warehouse in Booysens, Johannesburg, demanding access to ballot boxes.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe stated that the intruders wanted to ensure that all ballot papers had been counted.
The police have registered a case of intimidation and are currently reviewing evidence and footage to apprehend those involved.
While no items were taken from the warehouse, the incident has raised significant concerns amid ongoing concerns about a possible revolt post-elections.
Does this have anything to do with the MK Party?
More specifically, the IEC warehouse invasion has drawn attention due to the recent actions and statements from the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK Party).
The MK Party has been vocal about its dissatisfaction with the recent election results, claiming widespread vote-rigging.
Just days before the warehouse incident, the MK Party held a media briefing in Sandton where former President Jacob Zuma, through spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela, reiterated the party’s grievances.
They accused the IEC and the Constitutional Court of ignoring their evidence of electoral fraud and vowed to challenge the election results in the Electoral Court.
The MK Party, which won 14.6% of the vote in the recent election, resulting in 58 seats in the National Assembly, boycotted the first parliamentary sitting in protest of the alleged vote-rigging.
The party has aligned itself with the “Progressive Caucus,” which includes the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the United Democratic Movement (UDM), commanding close to 30% of the seats in the National Assembly.
The party’s allegations against the IEC and their recent actions suggest a possible connection to the warehouse incident, although no direct link has been established by the authorities.
