The Electoral Commission has noted the judgment of the Constitutional Court declaring parts of the Electoral Act unconstitutional. The highest court in the land on Thursday ruled that the act was unconstitutional in requiring that only candidates of political parties contest national and provincial elections. “The Electoral Commission welcomes the clarity the court has provided to the interpretation of the rights of citizens to stand for public office. We will study the judgment in … [Read more...] about Parts of the Electoral Act declared unconstitutional
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IEC will ‘vigorously oppose’ any legal action
As at 3:30pm on Saturday all the valid votes cast in the 2019 National and Provisional Elections had been captured by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Even though the road to the finalisation of the results has not been easy, the IEC has said it will vigorously oppose any legal action aimed at interfering in the conduct of elections and the finalisation and announcement of the election results. In response to a letter demanding that the Electoral Commission undertake an … [Read more...] about IEC will ‘vigorously oppose’ any legal action
Smaller Parties Doing Better Than Expected
Political analysts scrutinising the 2019 National and Provincial Election results have heaped praise at the rate at which votes are being processed. This, they said, was apparent as results were steadily streaming in from voting stations across the country. Political analyst Sthembile Mbete spoke to SAnews at the National Results Operation Centre in Pretoria on Thursday. “The results have been fascinating. I think we should not be projecting too much from the results that are in so far. … [Read more...] about Smaller Parties Doing Better Than Expected
Early Election Day Results
With only 16.66% of the voting districts having completed their counting so far, the results up on the leader board at the IEC’s National Results Operation Centre in Pretoria, are far from final. Results have been trickling in overnight, and current data shows that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is enjoying an early lead nationally. See the Eastern Cape Detailed Early Results HERE. Just before 7am on Thursday, the ANC was enjoying a lead of 927 857 (53.35 %) voter support … [Read more...] about Early Election Day Results
IEC confident of integrity of elections
As allegations swirl regarding two potential instances of double voting, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has assured voters of the overall integrity of the electoral process. “Two separate instances have been brought to the attention of the Electoral Commission over the past few hours, in which it is alleged voters were able to cast more than one vote at different voting stations,” the IEC said two hours after voting stations closed at 9pm on Wednesday. An investigation has … [Read more...] about IEC confident of integrity of elections
Election Day 101 – All you need to know
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
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
Please Vote
“Nelson Mandela Bay residents must go out in their numbers to cast their votes for the political parties of their choice on 8 May. As a city, we are ready for the 2019 elections; we have established a special Joint Operations Centre (JOC), which will respond to any event that may disrupt procedures.” Thus Nelson Mandela Bay’s Executive Mayor, Mongameli Bobani, assured residents on Monday, 6 May 2019 that the 2019 elections in the city would proceed safely and fairly. The Mayor confirmed … [Read more...] about Please Vote
Election Day – 8 May – declared a public holiday
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African employers to observe 8 May, the day of National and Provincial elections, as a public holiday and encourage staff to use the day to exercise their right to vote. President Ramaphosa on Tuesday declared the day a public holiday. In a statement, the Presidency said all Premiers have also declared 8 May 2019 as the date of the election of provincial legislatures. These proclamations have been published in the Government Gazette. “The … [Read more...] about Election Day – 8 May – declared a public holiday
Elections Proclamation Welcomed
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proclamation of the 2019 National and Provincial Elections, due to take place on 8 May. The proclamation triggers the official election timetable which the Electoral Commission will discuss with the National Party Liaison Committee tomorrow before publishing in the Government Gazette. The proposed election timetable spans the next 71 days and lays down the key dates and deadlines for various milestones until voting day … [Read more...] about Elections Proclamation Welcomed
2019 Elections set for 8 May
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
Own your future, register to vote
President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged new voters to come out in their numbers and register at the various voting stations this weekend. The countries’ 22 925 voting stations will be open for the final registration between 8am and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. “Use your freedom and make your mark. If you are 18 years of age or older, take your identity document along to your nearest voting station on the 26th and 27th January, and register to vote,” the President said in his … [Read more...] about Own your future, register to vote
Register to vote
The chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Hlomani Chauke, has urged South Africans to take advantage of the last registration weekend provided by the Electoral Commission to register to vote in the upcoming national and provincial elections. The call has been emphasised especially for young South Africans, who have historically shown apathy to voting, to register to ensure participation in the elections. “The right to vote is enshrined in the Constitution and many people have … [Read more...] about Register to vote
2019 Elections likely to be in May
Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson, Glen Mashinini, says the 2019 general elections will most likely be held in May. Mashinini said President Cyril Ramaphosa recently indicated his intention to proclaim elections before the end of May next year but is expected to announce the exact date in due course. In terms of the Constitution, the term of the current National Assembly and provincial legislatures ends on 6 May 2019 and elections must be held within 90 days thereafter. Addressing … [Read more...] about 2019 Elections likely to be in May
Have your say on proposed election deposit amounts
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
