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Glen Mashinini

House fails (predictably) to recommend Frank Chikane as new constitutional intelligence oversight boss

Politics

House fails (predictably) to recommend Frank Chikane as new constitutional intelligence oversight boss

By Marianne Merten

Mashinini recommended again for IEC commissioner vacancy his expired contract created

South Africa

Mashinini recommended again for IEC commissioner vacancy his expired contract created

By Marianne Merten

Snail’s pace to electoral amendments while IEC commissioner vacancy remains unfilled

South Africa

Snail’s pace to electoral amendments while IEC commissioner vacancy remains unfilled

By Marianne Merten

IEC shake-up: Search for new commissioner is on as Glen Mashinini’s term nears completion

South Africa

IEC shake-up: Search for new commissioner is on as Glen Mashinini’s term nears completion

By Marianne Merten

Left hanging: No outright winners in 66 councils, IEC confirms

South Africa

Left hanging: No outright winners in 66 councils, IEC confirms

By Karabo Mafolo

SA political parties sign electoral code of conduct as municipal elections edge closer

South Africa

SA political parties sign electoral code of conduct as municipal elections edge closer

By Sandisiwe Shoba

‘Unprecedented’ ConCourt bid to stall October polls will balance political and other rights, says IEC

Politics

‘Unprecedented’ ConCourt bid to stall October polls will balance political and other rights, says IEC

By Carien du Plessis

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

Don’t betray the people, Chief Justice Mogoeng urges prospective MPs, MPLs

South Africa

Don’t betray the people, Chief Justice Mogoeng urges prospective MPs, MPLs

By Chanel Retief

‘It’s not possible to rig an election in South Africa’ — IEC chair

South Africa

‘It’s not possible to rig an election in South Africa’ — IEC chair

By Tessa Knight

We should all be watching the IEC selection process to ensure political independence

South Africa

We should all be watching the IEC selection process to ensure political independence

By Greg Nicolson