2024 General Election: EFF Removes Nhlanhla Lux from Voting Station Amid ANC Regalia Controversy

• Mayhem ensued as EFF members removed former Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux from a voting station in Soweto
• Reports suggest that Lux, clad in ANC regalia, was prevented from entering the Moses Kotane Primary School
• Some social media users poked fun at the incident, while others pointed out that people were allowed to wear party colours, with a few exceptions

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered politics and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.

Chaos erupted at Soweto’s Moses Kotane Primary School on 29 May 2024 after word spread that ANC members were entering the voting station in party regalia.

EFF remove Nhlanhla Lux from the voting station

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According to @TheStar_news, EFF members, who were present at the polling station, blockaded the group, which included Ntlantla Lux. The former Operation Dudula leader was reportedly removed from the premises by the red berets:

Earlier, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton Mckenzie was embroiled in a war of words with a DA member for wearing party regalia at his local voting station. Mckenzie was one of many political heavyweights who made their mark in the 2024 General Election.

Netizens weigh in

Some social media users made fun of the situation, while others pointed out that wearing party colours was allowed, except for IEC staff, election observers and party agents.

@sgigaba said:

“People are allowed to wear their regalia while voting.”

@Evena6M73574 added:

“I don't think this is EFF members u can't trust Nhlanhla Lux. He's acting just for attention.”

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@Sesi_Kate commented:

“4:10 think He can abuse The EFF ground forces. EFF Ground Forces don't play with small kids. Aka hambe ”

@BBK29_ joked:

“4:10 on elections day”

@princecloete explained:

“The only people who are not allowed to wear party regalia are party agents, observers, and IEC staff. Parties should have explained this fact to the supporters and party agents.”

Correctional Services inmates vote

Briefly News reported that the Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola said prisoners also reserve the right to participate in the elections.

Lamola told those at the Kgosi Mampuru Correction Facility that prisoners can contribute to the society they want.

The minister added that released prisoners could vote at home or in prison.

Source: Briefly News