Johannesburg to have four election sub-structures

JOHANNESBURG August 4 Sapa

The Electoral Court decided on Friday to adopt a four
sub-structure model for Johannesburg's inner boundaries.

The decision means local government elections can take place in
the city on November 1 as scheduled.

Appeal Court Judge John Smallberger said the model - favoured
by the African National Congress - was chosen because it seemed
better balanced than the three or seven sub-structure models
proposed by other parties.

The court on Thursday convened urgently to consider on the
dispute. Its decision is final.