MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2021
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MULTIMEDIA
How to Hold Councillors to Account?
With the municipal elections behind us, voters now have a responsibility to hold councillors and their municipality accountable. Before the elections, candidates made a series
CCC satisfied with its prominence in its first election
Contesting an election for the first, the Cape Coloured Congress secured a resounding 2.87% of the vote, coming in fifth behins more established parties such
Several Elements Behind Local Government Poll Bungles
The highly contested municipal elections resulted in many glitches that took place on voting day. Radio 786 reporters on the ground witnessed many mishaps at
Constitutional Obligations of Municipalities
The country’s dysfunctional municipalities are a drag on investment, a strain on the fiscus, and pose a critical sovereign risk. This, as well-performing municipalities encourage
Will the poll bring change, opportunity for new parties?
These municipal elections are likely to see a shift in politics with a greater possibility of coalitions or even hung councils. It comes amid worries of
It’s not a joke: The light side of politics
One may argue that politics is a joke; we only have to cast our minds back to the Trump administration to realise that this is
Female Voter Safety Under the Spotlight
South Africa’s Women’s Election Mechanism for Peace (WEMP) has launched a hotline, which can also be accessed via various social media platforms to report any
REPORT: Hangberg residents demand councillors don’t disappear after polls
The message from residents of Hangberg in Houtbay is clear; ward councilors must not disappear after election day and that they must ensure that they
Increasing number of eligible voters complain of being turned away
Concerns have been raised about registered voters not appearing on the voters’ roll. The latest has been reported in Ottery, where about 20 people who
Public Must Report Cases of Election Misinformation
The municipal elections are five hours in with people across the country and province casting their vote. However, this vote can be heavily impacted by
Study: Young voters have appetite and potential for change
It is fundamentally important for South Africans to be taught about their responsibility to engage with politics and government. This engagement must be informed by
IEC ready for first polls under Covid-19
For the first time in South African history, elections would be held under pandemic conditions. Considering the ups and downs ahead of the polls, political
Municipal Fund Mismanagement Costing Service Delivery
Among the many problems facing municipalities, their finances and financial management have drastically affected service delivery. Today’s edition of the Economic Report unpacks how municipal
Women More Likely to Vote in Elections
Women have a stronger commitment and intention to vote than men. This is according to a University of Johannesburg study that explains how gender differences
