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Electoral Act

Jacob Zuma’s MK party wants a revote — but what does the law say?

Politics

Jacob Zuma’s MK party wants a revote — but what does the law say?

By Rebecca Davis

Maverick News

The electoral system has changed significantly this year — here’s what you need to know

By Hugh Corder

Opposition voices alarm as ANC enlists Zanu-PF help for elections campaign

South Africa

Opposition voices alarm as ANC enlists Zanu-PF help for elections campaign

By Rebecca Davis

Explainer: How the IEC will fight disinformation and keep errant parties in line during polls

Politics

Explainer: How the IEC will fight disinformation and keep errant parties in line during polls

By Lerato Mutsila

Concourt concerned about separation of powers as it hears Electoral Act case

Politics

Concourt concerned about separation of powers as it hears Electoral Act case

By Dianne Hawker

After the Bell: The disturbing fear of the electorate that lies behind the Electoral Act

Business Maverick

After the Bell: The disturbing fear of the electorate that lies behind the Electoral Act

By Tim Cohen

Electoral Reform – a multimember constituency model is the best option for South Africa

South Africa

Electoral Reform – a multimember constituency model is the best option for South Africa

By Daryl Swanepoel

To complete SA Cabinet reshuffle, multiple political machineries must work nationwide – here's how

South Africa

To complete SA Cabinet reshuffle, multiple political machineries must work nationwide – here's how

By Marianne Merten

ANC: ‘State must fund us’, and other eyebrow-raising resolutions

South Africa

ANC: ‘State must fund us’, and other eyebrow-raising resolutions

By Rebecca Davis

Electoral reform – Parliament ‘slept on the job’ despite South Africa needing binding legislation

Politics

Electoral reform – Parliament ‘slept on the job’ despite South Africa needing binding legislation

By Tamara Wicomb

The political will for a new political system: It’s time for South Africans to enjoy true personal liberty

South Africa

The political will for a new political system: It’s time for South Africans to enjoy true personal liberty

By Mmusi Maimane

There’s been no real effort to increase the representation of LGBTQI+ persons in government

Politics

There’s been no real effort to increase the representation of LGBTQI+ persons in government

By Jennifer Smout