The Electoral Commission has published a notice inviting comment from interested stakeholders including political parties and members of the public on the proposed quantum of election deposits for next year’s national and provincial elections. “The proposed election deposits are R200 000 for parties wishing to contest national elections and R45 000 for each provincial election contested. The amounts are the same as those used in the 2014 national and provincial elections,” the Electoral … [Read more...] about Have your say on proposed election deposit amounts
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Uitenhage in the news: KZN political parties commit to tolerance ahead of 2019 elections
KZN political parties commit to tolerance ahead of 2019 elections: N West Sassa, Sapo work to fix technical glitches Prosecutors around the world agree to join forces Political parties vow to fight SABC over retrenchments Miguel Louw laid to rest Magashule clarifies ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Robbers hit shop in Uitenhage: Four men robbed a shop in Kolgans Street in Rosedale, Uitenhage, at about 8pm on Thursday. Police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart said the men, one armed with a … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: KZN political parties commit to tolerance ahead of 2019 elections
PE in the news: Ebrahim Rasool appointed ANC elections head in Western Cape
Ebrahim Rasool appointed ANC elections head in Western Cape: "We were in Port Elizabeth and they offered mayorship, we said we don't want a backdoor arrangement... we want a front door". "The infighting we have seen in the Cape Metro has taken needed resources away from the people". "Under premier Comrade Rasool ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa: Hall's Last-Hole Birdie Puts Her Two Clear in PE: Casandra Hall's title bid in the Sanlam South African Amateur Stroke Play … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Ebrahim Rasool appointed ANC elections head in Western Cape
Mthatha news: ANC’s Sasco, ANCYL contest each other at WSU SRC elections
ANC’s Sasco, ANCYL contest each other at WSU SRC elections: The two organisations Sasco and ANCYL have been at loggerheads on which should be in control on the Mthatha campus. It is only in the Mthatha campus where the organizations will contest against each other. In the last elections, Sasco won the elections ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Double life sentence for cop killers: Two convicted murderers have been handed down a double life sentence for killing a police officer. The duo was … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: ANC’s Sasco, ANCYL contest each other at WSU SRC elections
Bhisho news: Fort Hare SRC elections throws up a few curveballs
Fort Hare SRC elections throws up a few curveballs: It also retained the Bhisho campus. Although Sasco now also governs the university’s Student Representative Council‚ the victory was not an easy one. ANCYL chairman Banzi Nkitha denied that the league had instructed supporters to vote for Pasma but ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Pasma in historic Fort Hare victory: However, Sasco regained Alice which has been run by Daso since 2015 and also retained the Bhisho campus. Although Sasco now … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Fort Hare SRC elections throws up a few curveballs
Bhisho news: Nwabisa Makunga: Why ANC election’s crucial
Nwabisa Makunga: Why ANC election’s crucial: Unless it sheds more than 20% of its voters in the next two years, it is likely to continue to be in charge of the Bhisho administration beyond 2019. Moreover, if the ANC sticks to its past preference, where its provincial chairperson is its premier ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Nwabisa Makunga: Why ANC election’s crucial
King Williams Town news: We’ll change our councillors after the elections, says ANC official
We’ll change our councillors after the elections, says ANC official: There were several arrests and 23 people are to appear in court in East London and King William’s Town. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Colonel Sibongile Soci said seven people aged between 33 and 45 had been arrested in Cambridge. She said they had ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: We’ll change our councillors after the elections, says ANC official
King Williams Town news: We’ll change our councillors after the elections, says ANC official
We’ll change our councillors after the elections, says ANC official: There were several arrests and 23 people are to appear in court in East London and King William’s Town. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Colonel Sibongile Soci said seven people aged between 33 and 45 had been arrested in Cambridge. She said they had ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: We’ll change our councillors after the elections, says ANC official
PE in the news: Test for ANC as S.Africa votes in local elections
Test for ANC as S.Africa votes in local elections: Nelson Mandela's former party risks losing control of key cities including the capital Pretoria, the economic hub Johannesburg and coastal Port Elizabeth, according to some polls. Development in South Africa has been patchy since Mandela won the first ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africans Head to the Polls in Key Municipal Elections: South Africa's economic hub of Johannesburg, the capital city of Pretoria and the coastal … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Test for ANC as S.Africa votes in local elections
All we ask is that YOU Vote
South Africans have less than ten days before they can go to the polls to elect the municipal representatives of their choice in their voting districts. Come 3 August, all eligible voters will make their way to cast their votes at more than 22 000 voting stations across South Africa. The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said a total of 26 333 353 have registered to vote for the upcoming Local Government Elections. "The commission has also received over 285 000 … [Read more...] about All we ask is that YOU Vote
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidates
There are 19 Political Parties contesting the 3 August 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. The BIG fight will be between all the candidates in Ward 1 who represent each parties hopes for the position of Executive Mayor. Contesting Ward 1 and by extension vying for the TOP JOB are: African Christian Democratic Party - Lance Patrick Grootboom African Independent Congress - Thsonono Christopher Solomon Buyeye African National Congress - Daniel Alexander Jordaan … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidates
King Williams Town news: South Africa: First Time Voters Speak Out On Elections
South Africa: First Time Voters Speak Out On Elections: "It is important to vote because if you vote, you will be involved in the development of your country and voicing your choices," said Stuurman from King William's Town, in the Eastern Cape. Stuurman said services delivered in Buffalo City Metropolitan ... Source: "king williams town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: South Africa: First Time Voters Speak Out On Elections
Nelson Mandela Bay in the news
IEC launches 2016 municipal elections: The Electoral Commission of SA will officially launch the 2016 Municipal Elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand while observers expect the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to be among the hotly contested municipalities when ... Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality - Read more on RNews Rivonia trialist Denis Goldberg on the renewal of the ANC and the state: "The results of the 2010 election campaign in which the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay in the news
2016 municipal elections
The Electoral Commission of SA will officially launch the 2016 Municipal Elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. IEC chairperson Vuma Mashinini was expected to unveil the communications campaign for the upcoming elections, which were aimed at encouraging voter participation especially among young and first-time voters. The campaign included plans for a nationwide voter registration weekend which would be held in March. Members of the IEC would also be present at the launch … [Read more...] about 2016 municipal elections
Your New Years Resolution is to Vote in the 2016 Elections
264 parties have registered so far with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the 2016 local government elections. The Western Cape and the Eastern Cape have the most registered parties. "Any party that wants to participate in an election must register with the Electoral Commission. You may choose to register at national level, which will allow your party to contest elections of the National Assembly, provincial legislatures and all municipal councils," the IEC said on its … [Read more...] about Your New Years Resolution is to Vote in the 2016 Elections
