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Independent Electoral Commission

The art of coalitions and how to solve conflicts — the German experience

Op-eds

The art of coalitions and how to solve conflicts — the German experience

By Andreas Peschke

This is the time for all of us to put South Africa first

South Africa

This is the time for all of us to put South Africa first

By Cyril Ramaphosa

Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just four months

Maverick Life

Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just four months

By The Conversation

The state of play in SA as campaign electioneering rises to a political crescendo

Maverick News

The state of play in SA as campaign electioneering rises to a political crescendo

By Marianne Merten

Maverick News

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

By Hugh Corder

Muddied political funding provisions allowing potential donation free-for-all now in court

Politics

Muddied political funding provisions allowing potential donation free-for-all now in court

By Marianne Merten

Time is running out to become an observer and contribute to the integrity of the elections

Op-eds

Time is running out to become an observer and contribute to the integrity of the elections

By Zaakirah Vadi

Be wary of political parties that undermine our democracy by attacking the IEC

Maverick News

Be wary of political parties that undermine our democracy by attacking the IEC

By Pierre de Vos

Securing South Africa’s elections through Popia and the Cybercrimes Act

South Africa

Securing South Africa’s elections through Popia and the Cybercrimes Act

By Sizwe Snail ka Mtuze, Lucien Pierce, Melody Musoni and Carl Heinz Uys

IEC must act urgently against threats of electoral violence in SA

South Africa

IEC must act urgently against threats of electoral violence in SA

By Rebecca Davis

‘We want to make politics cool again’ — Ground Work targets young people in voter registration drive

Politics

‘We want to make politics cool again’ — Ground Work targets young people in voter registration drive

By Lerato Mutsila

Maverick Citizen

Avalanche of court cases looms after IEC gives National Alliance 35 days to fill Nelson Mandela Bay mayor’s seat

By Estelle Ellis