News24 | Mcebisi Ndletyana | Zondo vs Kollapen: Two views on independent candidate signature requirements

Justice Jody Kollapen is keen to ensure that Parliament, in making the laws, doesn't also insert limitations that inhibit citizens from realising their rights. (James de Villiers, News24)

Justice Jody Kollapen is keen to ensure that Parliament, in making the laws, doesn’t also insert limitations that inhibit citizens from realising their rights. (James de Villiers, News24)

Constitutional Court judge Jody Kollapen’s ruling got the majority of his peers in the recent independent candidate judgment. The 15% threshold falls off. However, Raymond Zondo’s fear of an unmanageable ballot still stands, writes Mcebisi Ndletyana. 

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