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National Assembly passes controversial electoral amendment bill amid protests from opposition parties
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…
Reforming a broken system: Can Electoral Act amendments revive faith in SA’s democracy?
Pure politics: Incoming Electoral Act changes could revolutionise our political landscape. Or not
Electoral reform allowing independent candidates is long overdue
In implementing the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling, legislators will need to rethink the closed list system