Latest articles on voters

Reforming a broken system: Can Electoral Act amendments revive faith in SA’s democracy?

Opinion Luke Feltham - 18 Aug 2020

Pure politics: Incoming Electoral Act changes could revolutionise our political landscape. Or not

We’ll believe in the ballot box again. Maybe

Opinion Mikhail Moosa - 7 May 2020

The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to change this

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

Sarah Smit

Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime

No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice

Niren Tolsi

Nomawethu Ma’Bhengu Sompeta, whose funeral will be held this weekend, was unequivocal in calling out the government for its response to the Marikana massacre

Covid-overflow hospital in ruins as SIU investigates

khaya koko

A high-level probe has begun into hundreds of millions of rand spent by the Gauteng health department to refurbish a hospital that is now seven months behind schedule – and lying empty