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Pansy Tlakula

South Africa must implement privacy laws to protect citizens, says UN expert
Article
/ 12 March 2020

South Africa must implement privacy laws to protect citizens, says UN expert

The UN says South Africa lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to implementing measures to keep private information safe from governments and corporations

By Lester Kiewit
Another day, another data breach
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Another day, another data breach

Liberty is just the latest in a growing list of targets, heightening the urgency to protect information

By Lynley Donnelly
Editorial: No whiff of bias should cloud IEC
Article
/ 5 March 2015

Editorial: No whiff of bias should cloud IEC

The parliamentary opposition perceives Mashinini as being too close to the president and thus finds his appointment worrying.

By Editorial
Messy legal wrangle ahead for the IEC
Article
/ 14 October 2014

Messy legal wrangle ahead for the IEC

The IEC’s plans to have its lease deal set aside has those familiar with the details of the deal divided: will they succeed or incur further costs?

By Verashni Pillay
IEC sued for R7.5m over lease contract
Article
/ 10 October 2014

IEC sued for R7.5m over lease contract

After the public protector found a procurement process "grossly irregular", a company is suing the IEC for damages for not being awarded the contract.

By Sapa
Editorial: The IEC after Pansy
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Editorial: The IEC after Pansy

Tlakula’s successor must be committed to placing the interests of the country ahead of personal or partisan considerations.

By Editorial
Pansy Tlakula’s trial by media is over
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Pansy Tlakula’s trial by media is over

Facts about Pansy Tlakula’s role in the botched IEC lease deal spun wildly out of control. Tlakula clarifies the facts in this exclusive interview.

By Verashni Pillay
IEC chair Pansy Tlakula resigns
Article
/ 2 September 2014

IEC chair Pansy Tlakula resigns

Pansy Tlakula has handed in her resignation over a botched leasing deal, leaving a vacuum at the top of the Independent Electoral Commission.

By Verashni Pillay
No confidence in IEC commissioners
Article
/ 21 August 2014

No confidence in IEC commissioners

The Independent Electoral Commission has not groomed a successor to Pansy Tlakula and the parties want someone who can be trusted to be objective.

By Verashni Pillay
Pansy Tlakula: A lost chance for redemption
Article
/ 19 August 2014

Pansy Tlakula: A lost chance for redemption

Forget the botched lease deal. This is the story of the botched career of a woman who could have been great, writes Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
Tlakula files Concourt application against dismissal
Article
/ 10 July 2014

Tlakula files Concourt application against dismissal

IEC chairperson Pansy Thakula has applied to the Constitutional Court against her proposed dismissal, which followed a public protector report.

By Sapa
President Zuma grants IEC boss Tlakula leave of absence
Article
/ 2 July 2014

President Zuma grants IEC boss Tlakula leave of absence

President Jacob Zuma has granted IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula’s request for a special leave of absence.

By Sapa
Electoral Court recommends Parliament removes IEC chair Tlakula
Article
/ 18 June 2014

Electoral Court recommends Parliament removes IEC chair Tlakula

The Electoral Court has recommended that the National Assembly should remove Pansy Tlakula from her position due to misconduct.

By Sapa
Judgment reserved in IEC’s Tlakula case
Article
/ 6 June 2014

Judgment reserved in IEC’s Tlakula case

Judgment in the case against IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula has been reserved after the court heard she made an "honest mistake".

By Naledi Mailula
Tlakula’s past could make her unsuitable for IEC position
Article
/ 6 June 2014

Tlakula’s past could make her unsuitable for IEC position

Five political parties calling for the removal of Pansy Tlakula say the track record of the IEC chairperson could make her inapt for her position.

By Sapa
Lawyers debate ‘misconduct’ in Tlakula case
Article
/ 4 June 2014

Lawyers debate ‘misconduct’ in Tlakula case

IEC chair Pansy Tlakula’s counsel has argued that she cannot be punished for misconduct before her appointment, but the prosecution has disputed this.

By Meggan Saville
Elections 2014: ANC ‘humbled’ as Zuma comforts the ‘losers’
Article
/ 10 May 2014

Elections 2014: ANC ‘humbled’ as Zuma comforts the ‘losers’

Unfazed by a decline in voters, ANC president Jacob Zuma expressed delight that the majority of South African have returned the party to power.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
It’s official: 2014 election results announced
Article
/ 10 May 2014

It’s official: 2014 election results announced

IEC chair Pansy Tlakula has announced that 13 parties won seats in the National Assembly in this year’s elections with the ANC taking 249 seats.

By Sapa
Kriegler, Bam: IEC’s credibility is critical
Article
/ 6 May 2014

Kriegler, Bam: IEC’s credibility is critical

The perception of the IEC as honest and trustworthy is all-important, Pansy Tlakula’s predecessors have warned following the leasing deal scandal.

By Verashni Pillay
EFF: Tlakula should ‘just resign’
Article
/ 3 May 2014

EFF: Tlakula should ‘just resign’

The Economic Freedom Fighters have said IEC chair Pansy Tlakula should resign before election day, and accused the ANC of trying to foil EFF rallies.

By Sapa
Tlakula relieved at inquiry postponement
Article
/ 3 May 2014

Tlakula relieved at inquiry postponement

Pansy Tlakula has expressed relief at a court decision to delay an investigation into her fitness to hold the office of IEC chair.

By Sapa
‘Delaying tactics’ secures Tlakula’s place for elections
Article
/ 2 May 2014

‘Delaying tactics’ secures Tlakula’s place for elections

Thanks to a series of manoeuvres, the embattled head of the Independent Electoral Commission gets to preside over one more election come Wednesday.

By Verashni Pillay
Tlakula unlikely to be forced out before elections
Article
/ 2 May 2014

Tlakula unlikely to be forced out before elections

The inquiry to oust IEC head Pansy Tlakula is unlikely to be resolved before elections, but some applicants say they expected this.

By Verashni Pillay
Activist goes to court to postpone elections and suspend IEC
Article
/ 30 April 2014

Activist goes to court to postpone elections and suspend IEC

An urgent application has been lodged with the electoral court seeking to postpone the May 7 elections and suspend all IEC commissioners.

By Verashni Pillay
Electoral court to hear full inquiry on IEC’s Tlakula
Article
/ 29 April 2014

Electoral court to hear full inquiry on IEC’s Tlakula

The Electoral Court has ruled that a full inquiry will be heard in an application seeking the resignation of IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula.

By Devereaux Morkel
‘Stop this culture of impunity’ – Ramphele on Zuma, Tlakula
Article
/ 29 April 2014

‘Stop this culture of impunity’ – Ramphele on Zuma, Tlakula

As part of a group of parties calling on Pansy Tlakula to resign, Agang SA’s leader has criticised the IEC chairperson as well as Jacob Zuma.

By Genevieve Quintal
No end in sight to KwaMashu hostel violence
Article
/ 21 April 2014

No end in sight to KwaMashu hostel violence

Several measures have been put in place to ease tensions at the violence-plagued KwaMashu hostel in KwaZulu-Natal, but some believe it’s not enough.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Opposition parties file urgent application against Tlakula
Article
/ 17 April 2014

Opposition parties file urgent application against Tlakula

Opposition parties have filed an urgent application in the electoral court to force IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula to resign.

By Sapa
EFF and UDM ‘hedging their bets’ by calling for Tlakula’s resignation
Article
/ 9 April 2014

EFF and UDM ‘hedging their bets’ by calling for Tlakula’s resignation

Minor parties are creating a stink around Pansy Tlakula to cast doubt around the elections when they perform poorly as expected, say their critics.

By Verashni Pillay
IEC dismisses Zuma candidacy objections
Article
/ 8 April 2014

IEC dismisses Zuma candidacy objections

The IEC has rejected objections to President Jacob Zuma’s candidacy for Parliament, saying there is no evidence that he isn’t suitable.

By Andisiwe Makinana
IEC faces R7.5m claim thanks to botched leasing deal
Article
/ 8 April 2014

IEC faces R7.5m claim thanks to botched leasing deal

A company that should have been shortlisted for providing new headquarters for the IEC is claiming R7.5-million from the embattled organisation.

By Verashni Pillay
IEC bars workers’ strike after threats over Tlakula resignation
Article
/ 8 April 2014

IEC bars workers’ strike after threats over Tlakula resignation

Following reports that IEC workers threatened to strike if its chairperson didn’t resign, the commission says employees are barred from protesting.

By Sapa
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