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How does a continent that has suffered decades of state capture and democratic decline ensure free, fair and participatory electoral processes for effective democratic governance? Technology may be the answer. (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)
AFRICA

Is South Africa ready for electronic voting?

With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface

  • Maxwell Maseko
5 min read
Although these elections have a sense of anxiety and tension to them, it is an indication of the country’s evolving democracy and society’s changing priorities over time. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP)
GLEN MASHININI

New technology not to blame for low voter turnout – IEC

The electoral commission acknowledged tech hiccups, but said the biggest problem was the limited time frame it had in which to organise the elections

  • Khaya Koko
2 min read
South Africa’s youth are not apathetic but they don’t feel connected to the government and political parties and they don’t trust politicians. (David Harrison/M&G)
BALLOT PAPERS

IEC vows to deliver free and fair elections on Monday

A government statement on Monday said millions of South Africans had already heeded the call to cast their vote and that the vibrant atmosphere at voting stations around the…

  • Marcia Zali
3 min read
ALLEGATIONS OF VOTING IRREGULARITIES

Local government elections: Covid-19 adds to IEC’s challenges

The Independent Electoral Commission wants to prevent a repeat of the voting irregularity complaints that occurred during the last LGE

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
BUDGET

IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said next year’s local government elections will go ahead despite the pandemic as it has plans in place to keep employees and voters safe

  • Lester Kiewit
2 min read