The number of political parties registered with the IEC has grown significantly ahead of South Africa's local government elections. Image: FlickrThe number of political parties registered with the Electoral Commission (IEC) has grown significantly ahead of South Africa’s local government elections, increasing from 508 to 620. ADVERTISEMENT“The register of political parties currently comprises 620 registered political parties. So, there’s been a hive of activity relating to the registration of new political parties, hence the growth to 620 political parties,” he said. Have you already decided which of the 620 parties will get your vote?