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The Western Cape High Court dismissed an urgent application by Anele Gabuza relating to the ANC's selection of a Ward 98 candidate for the 2026 local government elections. The judgment records that Gabuza sought to have the ANC's decision set aside and to have the IEC register him, but the court dismissed the application and made no cost order.
This may be relevant to political party candidate selection disputes and election administration in the Western Cape.
Evidence from source
ORDER (a) The urgent application is dismissed. (b) No cost order made.
Supports: The outcome of the application and costs order.
The third respondent is directed to take all steps to register the Applicant as the First Respondents Ward 98 candidate.
Supports: The relief Gabuza sought against the IEC.