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Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)

Fact Check — If you don’t vote, is your vote automatically assigned to the ANC?

South Africa

Fact Check — If you don’t vote, is your vote automatically assigned to the ANC?

By Rebecca Davis

Public trust and coalitions: Voter turnout crucial as politicians haggle for power

South Africa

Public trust and coalitions: Voter turnout crucial as politicians haggle for power

By Marianne Merten

2021 local government elections likely to go ahead – and they could be the most contested ever

South Africa

2021 local government elections likely to go ahead – and they could be the most contested ever

By Rebecca Davis

The 2021 municipal poll pushes on regardless of Covid-19, says IEC

South Africa

The 2021 municipal poll pushes on regardless of Covid-19, says IEC

By Marianne Merten

Private political donation transparency — one step closer as public hearings on regulations finally happen

South Africa

Private political donation transparency — one step closer as public hearings on regulations finally happen

By Marianne Merten

‘Injustice is unsustainable’ – Chief Justice Mogoeng

South Africa

‘Injustice is unsustainable’ – Chief Justice Mogoeng

By Marianne Merten

Some take-aways from the year's by-elections should set alarm bells ringing for political parties

South Africa

Some take-aways from the year's by-elections should set alarm bells ringing for political parties

By Marianne Merten

Amos Masondo, ANC’s mystifying choice for Intelligence chair, and AfriForum’s cringeworthy land rationale

South Africa

Amos Masondo, ANC’s mystifying choice for Intelligence chair, and AfriForum’s cringeworthy land rationale

By Marianne Merten