/ 1 September 2023

Electoral Amendment Act ‘will end free and fair elections’

Official Launch Of The Defend Our Democracy Movement
Equal rights: Tessa Dooms at the launch of the Defend Our Democracy Movement aimed at strengthening, renewing, protecting and enhancing SA’s constitutional democracy. Photo: Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images

‘Onerous’ signature and deposit requirements prevent access for independents and new parties

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