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376 000 new voters register via online portal, says electoral commission
The IEC launched “Beats for My Peeps” election edutainment programme which will air on SABC1 on 3 June at 18:00 to encourage youth voter participation
Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin
Of South Africa’s 213 municipalities, the ANC attained a majority in 161. Meanwhile, there are 66 hung councils that will need to be governed through coalitions
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
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…
IEC throws ANC a candidate registration lifeline
DA threatens court action over the reopening of the candidate nomination process
IEC publishes 27 October election date as required by law, but wants to postpone
A report by former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke opens the possibility of a postponement
IEC to ask the courts to postpone local elections
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa said the Moseneke inquiry found that the elections would not be free and fair if held in October
IEC says Covid-19 won’t stop 27 October elections
Election campaign and voter mobilisation launched on Wednesday as IEC gears up to host local government elections during pandemic
Moseneke chosen to decide whether or not to delay October local government elections
IEC says it is technically ready for the election, but Covid-19 raises safety concerns around voting and political campaigning.
IEC ready for elections, but says Covid-19 trajectory is unknown factor
Legally, the local government election must be held this year and the government hasn’t said why they wouldn’t go ahead, says the Electoral Commission of South Africa
IEC says it is ready for election, but cautions it has not control over Covid-19 spikes
The chief executive of the IEC, Sy Mamabolo, assured the Salga leaders assembly that the organisation would deliver a free and fair election.
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
IEC audit may delay release of poll results
The Electoral Commission of South Africa is conducting an audit of voting stations where individuals may have voted twice
Ballot boxes found in Limpopo, IEC investigating – Mashinini
The IEC is also facing a labour dispute, with workers demanding more pay and threatening to down tools on May 8
Elections set for May, final registration weekend in January — IEC
The 2019 elections will take place in May 8, 15, 22, or 29 while the final voter registration weekend is set for the end of January, the IEC says