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Electoral Commission Of South Africa

New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP
Politics
/ 4 January 2024

New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP

Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated

By Paddy Harper
KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party
Politics
/ 19 December 2023

KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party

The South African National Civics Organisation has said it will not act against its provincial chairperson for his actions

By Paddy Harper
Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds
Politics
/ 6 December 2023

Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds

Corruption, lack of employment and empty promises are among the reasons behind young people not wanting to vote

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Concourt eases path to polls for independents
Politics
/ 5 December 2023

Concourt eases path to polls for independents

But the court concurred that there was not sufficient argument to alter lMPs’ contested split between provincial and proportional votes

By Emsie Ferreira
Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates
Politics
/ 4 December 2023

Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates

A majority judgment held that the stipulation was unconstitutional and reduced it to a 10th of the number stipulated by the new electoral act

By Emsie Ferreira
IEC: More than 560 000 people register as first-time voters
Politics
/ 20 November 2023

IEC: More than 560 000 people register as first-time voters

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape saw the highest number of voter registrations

By Mandisa Nyathi
IEC launches voter registration, surpasses its previous highest record of daily activity
National
/ 18 November 2023

IEC launches voter registration, surpasses its previous highest record of daily activity

South Africans will vote in national and provincial elections on a date yet to be set, between May and August 2024

By Umamah Bakharia
Explainer: IEC urges voters to use online registration platform
Politics
/ 4 November 2023

Explainer: IEC urges voters to use online registration platform

The electoral commission has seen an increase in the number of people using the platform but says about 14 million people have not yet registered

By Mandisa Ndlovu
IEC ‘technically ready’ for 2024 elections
Politics
/ 30 October 2023

IEC ‘technically ready’ for 2024 elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it has expanded its security measures to provide a fair election

By Mandisa Nyathi
IEC waiting for Ramaphosa to decide on election date
Politics
/ 24 October 2023

IEC waiting for Ramaphosa to decide on election date

Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said he had discussed setting a date between May and August with the president

By Mandisa Nyathi
PADDY HARPER: Frivolous candidates and jokers in parliament
Opinion
/ 20 October 2023

PADDY HARPER: Frivolous candidates and jokers in parliament

Independents will need budgets to match their egos if they are to contest the elections

By Paddy Harper
Electoral commission blow for embattled NFP
Politics
/ 19 October 2023

Electoral commission blow for embattled NFP

The party has until next March to elect a unified national leadership if it wants to contest the 2024 polls

By Paddy Harper
Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’
Politics
/ 10 October 2023

Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’

The party leader is one of the participants on a five-day German tour to learn how coalitions are managed in that country

By Paddy Harper
Mo Miracles calls divine intervention – or insurrection – and says God is giving him the presidency
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

Mo Miracles calls divine intervention – or insurrection – and says God is giving him the presidency

Did God send Mogoeng a WhatsApp, or did He use a burning bush?

By Paddy Harper
NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024
Politics
/ 4 October 2023

NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024

The party needs to settle its internal battles if it hopes to contest the elections

By Paddy Harper
More parties than paper as election campaign gets going
Thought Leader
/ 29 September 2023

More parties than paper as election campaign gets going

The time for sod-turning and ribbon-cutting is nearly upon us

By Paddy Harper
Political Party Funding Act needs teeth, says IEC
Politics
/ 26 September 2023

Political Party Funding Act needs teeth, says IEC

Parties can currently circumvent disclosure by soliciting donations of under R100 000

By Mandisa Nyathi
Electoral Amendment Act ‘will end free and fair elections’
Politics
/ 1 September 2023

Electoral Amendment Act ‘will end free and fair elections’

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

By Paddy Harper
‘We fought bullets so you guys can fight with ballots’
Politics
/ 28 June 2023

‘We fought bullets so you guys can fight with ballots’

The Electoral Commission of South Africa hopes to trigger conversations among the youth about the importance of voting

By Mandisa Ndlovu
How to boost voter participation in the 2024 elections
Opinion
/ 16 June 2023

How to boost voter participation in the 2024 elections

Countries such as Zambia can show parties how to speak to ‘missing’ young and male voters

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike and Monique Bennett
NFP faces liquidation ahead of national and provincial election
Politics
/ 13 April 2023

NFP faces liquidation ahead of national and provincial election

The party is also dealing with an internal revolt by its councillors over its coalition with the ANC and Economic Freedom Fighters

By Paddy Harper
The Democratic Alliance’s numbers fail to add up
Opinion
/ 17 March 2023

The Democratic Alliance’s numbers fail to add up

The party’s Tshwane metro contingent appears to have been asleep during councillor induction

By Paddy Harper
IEC can’t investigate political parties that do not declare funding – until you complain
National
/ 1 June 2022

IEC can’t investigate political parties that do not declare funding – until you complain

Only two political parties made funding declarations this past quarter, spurring calls for a relook at the Political Party Funding Act

By Sonri Naidoo
We need to go beyond the Electoral Amendment Bill and the ‘Lekota Bill’
Opinion
/ 22 February 2022

We need to go beyond the Electoral Amendment Bill and the ‘Lekota Bill’

The Electoral Amendment Bill will permit independents and the Lekota Bill proposes a constituency system.

By Philip Machanick
ActionSA rakes in R16.9m in just three months
Politics
/ 18 November 2021

ActionSA rakes in R16.9m in just three months

Mashaba’s one-year-old party comes in second behind the ANC’s income, but ahead of the DA

By Khaya Koko
Local government elections: Find your councillor
Politics
/ 15 November 2021

Local government elections: Find your councillor

Though voter turn out was at an all time low, all residents must now hold their councillors to account. Find out who is representing your ward

By M&G Data Desk
Independents’ gains in local government polls signal ‘success’
Politics
/ 14 November 2021

Independents’ gains in local government polls signal ‘success’

Small players’ voices were heard in many provinces where they will form part of coalition governments

By Eunice Masson
KZN’s ANC premier calls for peaceful post-election transition
Politics
/ 8 November 2021

KZN’s ANC premier calls for peaceful post-election transition

Support for the governing party decreased to 41.4% in KwaZulu-Natal while that for the Inkatha Freedom Party rose to 24.29%

By Eunice Masson
Independent candidates in municipal elections gain momentum with 0.61% growth
Politics
/ 5 November 2021

Independent candidates in municipal elections gain momentum with 0.61% growth

The political sands are shifting, says Mmusi Maimane

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin

Of South Africa’s 213 municipalities, the ANC attained a majority in 161. Meanwhile, there are 66 hung councils that will need to be governed through coalitions

By Eunice Masson
Editorial: Deepening era of coalitions will test the maturity of South Africa’s democracy
Editorial
/ 4 November 2021

Editorial: Deepening era of coalitions will test the maturity of South Africa’s democracy

The low voter turnout in the local polls is something our leading parties must take to heart as they look to rebuild their relationship with the electorate.

By Editorial
Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections

Politicians benefit from ignorant citizens ‘because then they can fool the people’, says community activist

By Eunice Masson
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