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Happy #XseDay SA!

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As South Africans today head to the polls to cast their vote in the sixth General Elections, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has wished the country a safe and peaceful voting day. “The SACCI wishes South Africans a safe and peaceful voting day, as they exercise their constitutional right to choose their preferred political leaders through a secret ballot,” said SACCI Chief Executive Officer Alan Mukoki. This as 26.7 million registered voters across the country … [Read more...] about Happy #XseDay SA!

Lessons from Apartheid

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Growing up during those Godless times taught me one lesson about voting that I have carried through to this day: I have a simple voting philosophy in our democratic state: Vote for the strongest opposition. Why? A healthy democracy depends on a healthy opposition AND, because politicians are politicians and everybody lies. South Africa cannot afford to let any party gain an unassailable majority (like the apartheid driven National Party had) as that will lead to much pain in our beloved … [Read more...] about Lessons from Apartheid

PE Business News: Mossel Bay ready for elections

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Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Mossel Bay ready for elections: This little seaside town, which lies between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, is a popular holiday destination ... Chairman, Mossel Bay Business Chamber, Dr Paul Kruger says more and more people are ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Owner of PE takeaway shop dies in hospital hours after being shot: The owner of a takeaway shop in Port Elizabeth who was shot by a 'customer' buying a pie at his store, had … [Read more...] about PE Business News: Mossel Bay ready for elections

Election Day 101 – All you need to know

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Mzansi takes to the polls on Wednesday for the 2019 National and Provincial Elections. Democratic national and provincial elections have taken place in South Africa every five years and are an important way for people to debate and decide on their country’s future. They also provide an opportunity for voters to put to use their constitutional rights. SAnews has compiled a list of all the things you need to know about Election Day. Voting hours Voting will take place between … [Read more...] about Election Day 101 – All you need to know

All systems go for 8 May Elections

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Excitement is mounting with just hours to go until South Africans head to the polls in the National and Provincial Elections. The Electoral Commission on Tuesday afternoon called on every South African citizen to celebrate 25 years of democracy by ensuring tomorrow’s elections take place in the spirit of 1994. “Let voting continue peacefully, calmly and without disruption and let us once again show the world that South Africa remains a shining light of democracy in action,” said Chief … [Read more...] about All systems go for 8 May Elections

It is NOT easy to locate parties on the Ballot Papers

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Dear MyPE, Having completed a special vote yesterday, I need to ask why the parties are not listed in alphabetical order? I expected the parties to be listed alphabetically, and so was surprised to see that they are not. I found it difficult to locate the party I wanted to vote for, but after much searching did locate it near the bottom of the page. This is time consuming and will slow down the voting process. Should most reasonable voters assume that the parties are in alphabetical order, … [Read more...] about It is NOT easy to locate parties on the Ballot Papers

All systems go for elections next week

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South Africa’s 26.7 million registered voters have been urged to flock to the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) 22 000 voting stations to cast their ballot in the National and Provincial Election on 8 May. The clarion call was made by IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini on Tuesday during the launch of the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria. Addressing delegates at the venue, which has been set up with large screens with the names of all the political parties … [Read more...] about All systems go for elections next week

Home Affairs extends working hours for elections

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The Department of Home Affairs says it will extend operational hours at front offices to assist eligible voters to collect their IDs or to apply for IDs or temporary IDs. Over the three days of voting, from 6 - 8 May 2019, front offices will provide to citizens extended operational hours for identification services by aligning their opening and closing hours to those of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Accordingly, on 6 and 7 May, the offices will extend their operational … [Read more...] about Home Affairs extends working hours for elections

IEC extends voting hours at foreign missions

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The Electoral Commission has agreed to extend voting hours at foreign missions on 27 April to accommodate Jewish voters celebrating the Sabbath. “The decision to extend voting hours at these missions followed a request from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) to accommodate Jewish voters who will be celebrating the Sabbath on 26 - 27 April,” said the Commission in a statement. Voting at the London, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles and New York missions will open at 7am and close at … [Read more...] about IEC extends voting hours at foreign missions

Mthatha News: DA’s Alan Winde wants ANC “removed from elections” over Alex, N2 protests

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DA’s Alan Winde wants ANC “removed from elections” over Alex, N2 protests: With protests flaring up in Tshwane and Mthatha in the last 24 hours, Winde has no doubt who is behind the chaos: He and his party are convinced that the ANC are inciting violence in DA-controlled ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. South Africa: Blind NMU Students Beat the Odds: If you lose that, you also lose your identity," he said. Williams, who is also a former pupil of the Mthatha-based Efata School for the Blind, … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: DA’s Alan Winde wants ANC “removed from elections” over Alex, N2 protests

2019 Elections set for 8 May

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South Africans will go to the polls for the sixth general elections on May 8. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night. “This is an opportunity for our people to exercise their hard-won right to determine the direction of this country,” the President said in a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. The President has already met the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), which has started with its … [Read more...] about 2019 Elections set for 8 May

Mthatha News: 2019 Elections: Ramaphosa wants “every single one of us” to vote

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2019 Elections: Ramaphosa wants “every single one of us” to vote: “It is only through exercising the fundamental right to vote that you can truly be part of the way in which our country is governed,” said the President during his address at the National Reconciliati... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Eldos woman stabbed by mother to be laid to rest: Google of Democrat bias Plans afoot to make Mthatha an economic hub Plans afoot to make Mthatha an economic hub IMF approves $ 3 billion … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: 2019 Elections: Ramaphosa wants “every single one of us” to vote

PE News: De Lille to launch new party to contest 2019 Elections

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De Lille to launch new party to contest 2019 Elections: We will be a part of less talk and more action," De Lille said. The party's official launch will be in January. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 0860 940 940 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 08... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Thundershowers, heavy rain expected for Gauteng: South Africa's coastal regions can expect mild to hot temperatures, with Cape Town set to hit 27 degrees Celsius, Port Elizabeth will see 25 degrees … [Read more...] about PE News: De Lille to launch new party to contest 2019 Elections

Bhisho News: ATM will win next year’s elections, says party president Zungula

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ATM will win next year's elections, says party president Zungula: ATM president Vuyo Zungula told about 1,000 party members at its launch at the Bhisho Stadium on Saturday that they were ready to govern. Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport: We operate at nine locations in South Africa in total, namely George (GRJ/FAGG); Port Alfred (AFD/FAPA); Bhisho-Bulembu (BIY/FABE); East London (ELS/FAEL); King Shaka International Durban … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: ATM will win next year’s elections, says party president Zungula