Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, efforts have been undertaken to postpone South Africa's local government elections scheduled for October 2021. Local government elections were scheduled for October, but the IEC wants them delayed until February.
DearSouthAfrica is recognised by the state and constitutionally protected non-profit platform that allows the public to shape all government policies, changes, and recommendations. In an interview with Radio Islam International, the managing director of Dear SA, Rob Hutchinson, explains that they will be going to court to challenge the attempt by The Electoral Commission of South Africa not to seek a postponement of the local elections.