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Three ballot papers at this year’s general election

Voters go to the polls on 29 May to make their mark in what is arguably the most significant and hotly contested general elections of the democratic South African era. With the governing party teetering on the brink of losing its majority, there is a real sense that this time around, we can make a Read more >

IEC calls for comment on regulations supporting the Electoral Amendment Act

Source: Independent Electoral Commission The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recently published a myriad of draft regulations for public comment. This is a sequel to the promulgation of the Electoral Amendment Act. The Amendment Act heralds a new framework for the participation of independent candidates in national and provincial elections. The South African public is urged Read more >