Dear Editor The ANC Nelson Mandela Region takes this opportunity to thank the IEC for having set up the respective voting stations, ensured the relevant equipment was in place, staff at their posts, and ballot papers ready. However, we regret to note that in some instances, voting stations were opened late, scanners were malfunctioning and other inefficiencies were reported by our party agents. What is particularly worrying is that these inefficiencies have predominantly been reported in … [Read more...] about Statement on 5th National/Provincial elections
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Follow the elections via mobile phone apps
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has released three mobile phone applications (apps) to enhance voter education and information ahead next Wednesday's general elections. The mobile apps are part of efforts by the IEC to bring voting information to the masses on devices that the majority of people use. The first set of apps provides information on the elections through mobile devices such as smart cellphones, tablets, iPads and slates. The information accessible on these … [Read more...] about Follow the elections via mobile phone apps
IEC publishes final election candidate lists
The Independent Electoral Commission says it has published the final list of candidates for the May 7 national and provincial elections. The IEC has provided candidates with certificates confirming their candidacy, said the IEC in Friday. The final lists show a total of 8 651 candidates who are standing for election on the regional, national and provincial lists of 45 political parties. This is slightly fewer than the 9 117 candidates who appeared on the final lists for the 2009 … [Read more...] about IEC publishes final election candidate lists
Candidate lists being finalised
The Independent Electoral Commission is finalising candidate lists following the conclusion of the objection and appeal process, in which only a single objection was upheld by the IEC. "The IEC is not aware of any appeals which have been lodged with the Electoral Court. "The way is therefore now clear for the finalisation of the candidate lists and issue of certificates to all candidates, in terms of Section 31 of the Electoral Act," said the Commission on Tuesday. Certificates will be … [Read more...] about Candidate lists being finalised
Home Affairs open on 7 May
Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor, who is also a part of the JCPS cluster, said all Home Affairs offices throughout the country will be open from 7am on Election Day, to enable people to collect their identity documents. According to Minister Pandor, there are 122 000 uncollected IDs and 23 000 uncollected smartcard IDs. Home Affairs has 117 mobile offices to provide extra capacity to process applications. All border posts will be open and functioning on Election Day to allow South … [Read more...] about Home Affairs open on 7 May
Youth urged to vote in 2014 Elections
Government has called on all South Africans, especially the youth who will be voting for the first time, to go out in their numbers to cast their votes on 7 May in honour of the founding father of the democratic nation, former President Nelson Mandela. "As government, we believe this is a day which all South Africans should look forward to with positive anticipation and excitement, in a period in which we are celebrating 20 years of freedom. "The best way to honour Madiba's legacy will be … [Read more...] about Youth urged to vote in 2014 Elections
Volunteers needed for 7 May elections
Dear Friends For us to be able to put our best foot forward and to professionally manage each voting station on election day, 7 May 2014, we need the help of a considerable number of volunteers. If you are a supporter and are keen to make a contribution, this letter is directed towards you. Please can you let me know if you are able to offer up some of your time to help us on election day, even if it is for one shift. Any assistance is truly appreciated and thanks if you are one of the … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed for 7 May elections
Only a few hours left to submit objections to candidate lists
People who want to lodge objections regarding candidate lists published by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have until 5pm to do so. Last week, the IEC published the lists of candidates for each party on its website for public inspection. However, the lists will be available on the website for inspection until today's 5pm deadline, meaning that any objection to lists of candidates, in terms of Section 30 of the Electoral Act, must be submitted to the IEC's head office in … [Read more...] about Only a few hours left to submit objections to candidate lists
Cricket Elections
EP Cricket will be going to the polls on the 29th of March 2014 to elect the new Board of Directors, with the key position of President being contested by – Donovan May, Dr Malcolm Figg, Graeme Sauls and Gary Paul. Mandisi Mali is unopposed in the Legal and Governance Portfolio. Kumesh Reshalin (Commercial and Stadium Committee) and Duane Adams (Audit and Risk Committee) will not be opposed as Babalwa Mkuhlu has opted not to contest any of the positions. The Black African Cricket Clubs … [Read more...] about Cricket Elections
Ward Committee Elections in 9 Wards on Wednesday
Ward Committee elections in Nelson Mandela Bay will take place on Wednesday, 5 March, in nine wards between 07:00 and 17:00. The venues for the elections are Gelvandale Community Hall (Ward 10), Chatty Community Hall (Ward 29), Wonderwonings Hall (Ward 34), George Botha Indoor Sports Centre (Ward 37), Kuyga Community Hall (Ward 40), Bantu Church of Christ (Ward 42), Allanridge Hall (Ward 49), Khayamnandi Community Hall (Ward 52) and Wells Estate Multipurpose Centre (Ward 60). Residents who … [Read more...] about Ward Committee Elections in 9 Wards on Wednesday
Voters urged to register before roll closes
Eligible voters, who missed the last voter registration weekend for the upcoming May 7 general election, can still do so today at their respective municipal electoral offices before the voters' roll closes at midnight. On Friday, President Jacob Zuma announced that together with the nine provincial premiers, he would proclaim the 2014 general election today, signalling the official start of the election timetable, which begins with the closing of the voters' roll. A list of municipal … [Read more...] about Voters urged to register before roll closes
Voter registration proceeding briskly
Voter registration was reported to be proceeding briskly at registration stations around the country on Sunday, as registration officials geared for a last minute rush from eligible voters eager to register for the 7 May 2014 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reported on Sunday that early indications from the country's 22 263 registration stations showed that young people were heeding the call to participate in the elections which mark the 20th year of democracy. "It is … [Read more...] about Voter registration proceeding briskly
No defiance of the Executive Mayor on the issue of ward committees
This letter responds to the article published in a local newspaper on Monday, 14 November 2011, titled 'more defiance against the Mayor'. The article amounts to over-politisation of the Ward Committee election process managed by the dedicated team of Municipal Officials led by the Office of the Constituency Coordinator. The establishment and survival of Ward Committees that are aimed at improving good governance, quality public participation, democracy and service delivery cannot be … [Read more...] about No defiance of the Executive Mayor on the issue of ward committees
Love Your South Africa Between March and May
Cabinet has urged South Africans, especially the youth, to come in their numbers to register for the local government elections. Under the slogan "Love your South Africa," the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will open its 20 867 voting stations countrywide on Saturday and Sunday between 8am until 5pm for voter registration. While many people tend to downplay municipal elections as being inferior to provincial and national elections, this is far from the truth, Minister in the … [Read more...] about Love Your South Africa Between March and May
Municipal Voter Education
The Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Cllr. Zanoxolo Wayile, and members of the Mayoral Committee will join the Independent Electoral Commission and lead municipal officials and volunteers to educate the public about the importance of voting, the registration processes and changes in voting districts in the next few days ahead of the voter registration weekend. The target is to reach as many people as possible to ensure that the municipality will be governed by truly … [Read more...] about Municipal Voter Education
