Applications for Special Voting Open
South Africans who are unable to cast their votes on November 1 – the day of the municipal elections –
23 September 2021
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Category: Politics
Dwindling Voter Numbers a Worry
The legitimacy of election outcomes loses quality when fewer people participate. Department of Political Science at Stellenbosch University, Dr Collette
22 September 2021
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Civil Society in Action Assessing Community Relationships with Municipalities
In the first edition of Civil Society in Action, we discuss the role of municipalities in ensuring that the public’s
21 September 2021
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Democracy in Action: What is the Role of a Municipality?
What makes up a municipality and what is its function? This is the question we explore in this edition of
21 September 2021
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Failed Coup in Sudan
There has reportedly been an attempted coup in Sudan. Providing little detail Sudan’s state media called on citizens to counter
21 September 2021
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Voter Registration Weekend Success
Just over 402 000 youth in the 16-29 age group have registered to vote in the upcoming local government elections.
20 September 2021
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Zuma’s Battle with SA’s Legal System
The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Jacob Zuma’s bid to have his 15-month contempt jail sentence rescinded is part of his
17 September 2021
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IEC Ready for Voter Registration Weekend
Some 23 000 centres will be activated for this weekend’s voter registration for the upcoming municipal elections. For the first
17 September 2021
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Zuma Loses Rescission Case
Former President Jacob Zuma’s rescission application has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. The majority judgment found that he did
17 September 2021
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Muslims’ Duty to Participate in Elections
The South Muslim Network (SAMNET) is urging all citizens to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, and has
16 September 2021
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