The Eastern Cape Provincial Assembly has 63 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. The table below shows the number of seats each party has ‘earned’ in the Eastern Cape Provincial by citizens voting in the 2014 National Elections. A comparison between previous elections and this years winners and losers in comparison to 2009 is also included. Pos Party … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Provinicial Assembly Seats – Winners and Losers
elections 2014
IEC to release final results tomorrow
The Independent Electoral Commission will announce the final results of the 2014 General Elections tomorrow at 6:00 pm, IEC Chairperson Advocate Pansy Tlakula announced on Friday. "We've received four objections submitted in terms of section 155 of the Electoral Act and the Commission will deal with these before we announce the final results at 6:00 pm tomorrow at the Results Operations Centre (ROC)," she said. The announcement will be broadcast live on SABC2 as well as on various other … [Read more...] about IEC to release final results tomorrow
DA ecstatic about becoming official opposition in the Eastern Cape
For the first time since 1994 the DA has become the official opposition in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature through the express wish of the voters (as opposed to achieving this position after the consequences of floor crossing). The improved result from 9,8% to 16,2% has been a staggering improvement, especially considered against the fact that this growth is greater than the results achieved by both the UDM and the EFF. The DA has made history by bringing the ANC under 50% in the … [Read more...] about DA ecstatic about becoming official opposition in the Eastern Cape
ANC on the 2014 National And Provincial Election Results
Dear Editor Fellow residents, we are humbled with the overwhelming support and trust you have shown in the African National Congress by entrusting us with your vote. Thank you very much for confirming that our liberation movement is indeed delivering services and fulfilling the wishes of our masses. This election took place at a time when we celebrate 20 years of democracy and reflect on the legacies of those who spilled their blood for us to enjoy equal rights. We have a good story to … [Read more...] about ANC on the 2014 National And Provincial Election Results
2014 National Elections Detailed Results
The IEC released these detailed final reports of the results on 9 May 2014 at 05:58:03 pm for the National Election results from the ALL PROVINCES. This includes all 25 390 150 of the registered voter population for the 2014 Elections. This list is sorted in descending order according to number of votes received on a national basis. Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape Total African National … [Read more...] about 2014 National Elections Detailed Results
Nelson Mandela Bay 2014 National Election Results
The IEC released these detailed reports of the results on 8 May 2014 at 4:23:31 pm for the National Election results from the Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) Region. This includes all Voting Districts for the Nelson Mandela Bay registered voter population of 592 749 voters. Party Name No. of Votes % Votes African National Congress 127019 48.54% Democratic Alliance 107683 41.15% Economic Freedom Fighters 10491 4.01% Congress Of The … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay 2014 National Election Results
SA thanked for voting
Government has thanked South Africans for casting their votes on Wednesday in what it has described as a successful 2014 General Election. "Government thanks the millions of South Africans who have voted in the country's fifth democratic elections. We appreciate the tolerance, dignity and patience with which voters conducted themselves as they waited to cast their vote," said the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Thursday. Government said this was a demonstration of … [Read more...] about SA thanked for voting
IEC pleased with vote rate capture
With 7.55 million votes having been counted so far, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday afternoon said it was happy with the rate of vote capture. A record 25.39 million voters were registered to vote in the 2014 General Elections. "I am very pleased with the capturing rate. Many of the presiding officers have been up for at least 36 hours. They have done well," IEC Chief Executive Officer Mosotho Moepya said on Thursday. Over half of all voting districts in the … [Read more...] about IEC pleased with vote rate capture
Vote counting expected to be completed today
As the results of the 2014 General Elections continue to trickle in at the National Results Operating Centre (ROC) in Pretoria, the provincial results centres are optimistic that all the votes would be captured and audited by the end of the day. IEC spokespeople at the provincial ROC told SAnews that since the counting of votes started late last night, the process has been going smoothly. In the Northern Cape, half of the votes had already been counted by 11.30am, with the only votes … [Read more...] about Vote counting expected to be completed today
Elections 2014 on track
The country's 22 263 voting stations will open on schedule at 7:00 am on Wednesday in anticipation of 25.39 million voters, who have registered to vote, says IEC Chairperson Advocate Pansy Tlakula. "You can now report to the people of South Africa and registered voters that we are ready to deliver yet another free and fair election, and we will do so efficiently," she told reporters on Monday. She was briefing reporters at the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) first press conference … [Read more...] about Elections 2014 on track
2014 elections – Stats for number cruchers
As South Africa gets ready to go to the polls on Wednesday, below is a glimse of some interesting stats: 25 million - The number of South Africans registered to vote in the 2014 National and Provincial elections. 58 million - The number of ballot papers to be distributed to the IEC’s nine provincial warehouses. 29 - The number of political parties on the ballot paper for the 2014 National and Provincial elections. 26 000 - The number of voters who successfully applied to cast their … [Read more...] about 2014 elections – Stats for number cruchers
IEC calls for responsible voting selfies
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has appealed to voters to respect the privacy and secrecy of their vote by refraining from taking pictures in the ballot booth and of their marked ballot papers in this week's election. The popularity of selfies - a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone - along with a number of social media campaigns promoting voting selfies, has increased the risk of undermining the secrecy of the … [Read more...] about IEC calls for responsible voting selfies
63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act
With only two days to go before South Africans take to the polls, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says law enforcement agencies have to date arrested 63 people in 84 reported cases that contravene various sections of the Electoral Act. The offences committed include public violence, intimidation, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, malicious damage to property, including the unlawful removal of posters, police spokesperson … [Read more...] about 63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act
Eastern Cape SAPS ready for elections
More than 10 000 police will be deployed throughout the Eastern Cape to ensure that the election process takes place peacefully, says the provincial SAPS. Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Celiwe Binta assured the public that their members will ensure peaceful elections at the 4 615 polling stations in the province. "I would like to assure members of the public that they will be safe when going to the polling … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape SAPS ready for elections
Few hours left for parties to submit candidate lists, deposits
Political parties, who want to contest the May 7 general election, have until 5pm to submit their candidate lists and deposits to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The period for submission of candidate lists, supporting documentation and election deposits ends at 5pm today. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) and Democratic Alliance (DA) submitted their candidate lists for the 2014 national and provincial elections to the Electoral Commission on Tuesday. Parties … [Read more...] about Few hours left for parties to submit candidate lists, deposits
