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How digital advertising is shaping political messaging in Africa
Across Africa, political communication is rapidly moving online. Advocacy groups and public institutions now rely heavily on digital platforms to reach voters. Social media…
Survey finds confidence in electoral outcome has declined
A survey conducted on the day of the elections found fewer than half of people were confident that their votes would be counted accurately, down from 60% in the previous poll
It’s been a wild ride since 1994, but South Africans must keep on voting
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy
Nedlac urges business to ensure employees can vote on 29 May
The National Development and Labour Council says this is to ensure the legitimacy of the government This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
Who will Muslims vote for?
Few parties align with my beliefs as a follower of Islam and a South African, writes Ozayr Patel
Local government elections: Why it’s rational to vote with your heart
Voting tactically may seem like a realistic, mature option, but it compromises the integrity of your vote and is corrosive to the long-term health of democracy
Paddy Harper: On gleeful politicians and headless chickens
Paddy Harper doesn’t know who to vote for yet, since the Dagga Party isn’t contesting his ward, but right now what to order for lunch is a more pressing concern
Angry residents say voting has become meaningless
As South Africa gears up for the local government elections on 1 November, disgruntled voters in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni say they have little reason to cast their ballots
Mzwanele Manyi: The Zindzi Mandela of our time
If Jacob Zuma is our Nelson Mandela, what does that leave Mzwanele Manyi?
Democracy does not mean keep voting for the ANC
Despite fighting so hard for it, South Africans don’t seem to understand how democracy works
Incumbent wins Central African Republic election
The December 27 presidential election, which coincided with legislative polls, took place as a coalition of armed rebel groups renewed an offensive that left thousands unable to…
‘Super-Wednesday’ by-elections: all the data and who is contesting what
In this week’s by-elections, the ANC has the highest number of wards being contested. However, the turnout in some communities in areas in the Vaal district has been low — even…
Trump unlikely to settle for golf
A narrow victory will mean that the election results won’t be settled anytime soon
Diary of an elections spotter
Fear and loathing in Trump’s America, where every bit of news can be worse than no news at all
Guinea’s choice will determine its future for generations
We need the eyes and ears of the international community to be alert to assaults on democracy as we run up to the election on 18 October