The president’s compromise on what state capture recommendations can be implemented was expected
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The former deputy finance minister has offered a stinging analysis of the electoral bill, calling it constitutionally flawed
The bill will introduce an untested electoral system allowing independent candidates to stand for parliament but is seen as a missed opportunity to ensure greater political accountability
The Electoral Amendment Bill will permit independents and the Lekota Bill proposes a constituency system.
The bill will enable voters to cast their votes even if their addresses aren’t on the voters’ roll yet
The Electoral Amendment Bill, which gives expatriates the right to vote for the National Assembly, has been approved by all parties except the DA.