A party divided, disappointed voters, ‘clever blacks’ and flawed polls; everything is in play in the prized province ahead of the May 8 election
The current crisis in British politics is significant for countries like South Africa where a change in electoral systems is needed
‘Your vote is the change you want to see’
Choosing not to vote is a democratic choice, which can send a powerful message to those who harp on about those who died to make it possible
Given the crises caused by the ANC, the DA and the EFF should eat into the ruling party’s vote
A new study finds that women voter may put socioeconomic rights above party loyalties in the coming national elections
African democracies are embracing electronic voting far more confidently than the West.
"It is the transparency of the voters’ register that will determine whether the elections will
be free and fair"
Study with gaming app shows that older people are less attracted by big rewards, and will take less risks to get them.
A public interest organisation argues that no one can make an informed decision about who to vote for if financial donors are anonymous.
The high court ruling means that Namibia will be the first African country to use electronic voting machines in a general election.
The department of international relations and co-operation has dismissed a report that voters living abroad would not be able to vote.
They may be a small community, but Cape Town’s elderly have a lot on their mind when it comes to elections and their role in society.
The IEC said it is monitoring the situtation and will restore any damages to the voter registration stations as soon as possible.
South African citizens living overseas will be given their first-ever chance to register abroad to vote in the upcoming national elections.
A second voter registration weekend will be held in February next year, says the Independent Electoral Commission.
The backlash against austerity measures has begun as pressured citizens reject their leaders
Mpumalanga ANC chair David Mabuza has been re-elected unopposed amid alliance partner claims that his pro-Zuma camp "corrupted the conference".
Burma’s journalists will take to Twitter and Facebook in their battle to beat press restrictions and deliver breaking news of Sunday’s by-elections.
Saudi Arabia’s vote, set for September, ruled out in advance any participation by the country’s 9-million women.
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/ 18 November 2010
Senegal’s leader Abdoulaye Wade held talks with Guinea’s election winner and runner-up over poll results that led to deadly clashes.
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/ 17 November 2010
Voters in Madagascar are lining up to vote "yes" or "no" on a new constitution that calls for keeping a coup leader in power indefinitely.
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/ 21 October 1988
The prior voting system for the municipal elections has produced many ballots – and a rich crop of allegations of misconduct and fraud.