Independent Electoral Commission chairperson Pansy Tlakula resigned from her position.
Deputy Chairperson of the commission Terry Tselane confirmed that the commission received Tlakula’s resignation earlier today. “
Her resignation comes following a legal battle which involved the leasing of the commission’s headquarters in Centurion. In June this year, [the electoral court recommended that Tlakula step down from her position following findings that she did not follow proper procurement process in the leasing of the commission’s
offices https://roodepoortnorthsider.co.za/174197/electoral-court-recommends-pansy-tlakula-step-down/] .
On twitter people went on to share their views on her resignation:I never thought that Pansy
Tlakula would resign… She seemed like she had that #Zuma ‘never gonna
resign’ spirit
— Pheladi (@Mamaili_M) September
2, 2014@AlexMthiyane I’m so happy to see that mama Pansy Tlakula has resigned and that demostrate maturity and professionality by resigning.
— Sir Kwanele Khathi (@Kwanele_Khathie) Septe mber 2, 2014“I have decided to resign
from IEC & have submitted my letter of resignation to President
Zuma,” says IEC chairwoman #PansyTlakula.< /p>— Zakhele (@JeleJele89) September
2, 2014
