| (1) | The Commission may issue a direction to a political party, independent representative or independent candidate in the prescribed manner in order to avoid imposing a sanction— |
| (a) | after affording that party, independent representative or independent candidate an opportunity to make representations; and |
| (b) | if it is of the opinion that the party, independent representative or independent candidate fails to comply with this Act. |
Section 15(1) substituted by section 21(a) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]
| (2) | The direction contemplated in subsection (1) must indicate which of the following sanctions that the Commission may impose if the political party, independent representative or independent candidate fails to comply with that direction: |
Words preceding section 15(2)(a) substituted by section 21(b) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]
| (a) | Suspension of payment of allocated money under section 16; |
| (b) | the recovery of money irregularly accepted or spent under 17; or |
| (c) | the imposition of an administrative fine in terms of section 18. |
