The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has declared the recent 2017 Ward Committee Elections free and fair, affirming the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s commitment to the rule of democracy. A staggering 132 000 residents participated in these elections, an unprecedented turnout for a South African municipality. Voter turnout is an indication of voter confidence in that their views will be heard by government. This is a resounding reiteration of the Metro having climbed to the second … [Read more...] about Ward Committee Elections Declared Free and Fair
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Date set for by-elections
The Electoral Commission will hold municipal ward by-elections in six provinces on 9 November 2016. The by-elections will take place in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and Western Cape, following the death and resignations of councillors. The Electoral Commission said 15 wards will be contested, covering 80 voting districts currently containing 93 145 registered voters. In terms of the Constitutional Court ruling of 14 June 2016, the Electoral … [Read more...] about Date set for by-elections
The People have Spoken
South Africa's 2016 Municipal Elections, in which over 200 parties participated were free and fair, the Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Glen Mashinini declared as he announced the final results on Saturday. "It is my privilege to declare the 2016 Local Government Elections free and fair," he told a packed national Results Operations Centre, in Pretoria. Releasing the results in what would be regarded as the country's most fiercely contested municipal elections since the first … [Read more...] about The People have Spoken
Advice to new administrations
Acting Director-General at the GCIS, Donald Liphoko, has challenged the incoming administrations and ward councillors that will be working with communities after these municipal elections to go the extra mile to serve the people. "We encourage everybody to put their shoulders to the wheel and work towards making South Africa a better place for all," said Liphoko on Thursday. Results are still streaming in from the 2016 Local Government Elections. Liphoko added a congratulatory word to the … [Read more...] about Advice to new administrations
IEC has Seven Days to declare results
The Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is on course to announce the 2016 Local Government Election Results within the specified period. In terms of the Electoral Commission Act, the commission must declare results within seven days after elections. "We are on track and well within this timeframe," said IEC CEO Mosotho Moepya on Thursday, when updating the nation of the vote counting process. Although South Africans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of these elections, Moepya appealed for … [Read more...] about IEC has Seven Days to declare results
We gonna ROC to-morrow
With just less than 24 hours before South Africans make their way to the polls, the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria is pulsating with activity on the eve of Election Day. The ROC, which is the nerve centre for vote counting, officially opened its doors on Wednesday 27 July and it has since hosted scores of electoral staff, political party representatives and journalists. Various political parties have today sent their representatives to conduct walkabouts at the ROC. … [Read more...] about We gonna ROC to-morrow
IEC Ready for 3 August
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is ready for the nearing Local Government Elections that takes place in the next seven days. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya says all measures, from logistics to security, are in place to ensure the smooth running of elections come 3 August. "I am pleased to announce that we are ready. Absolutely ready," he said on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria, … [Read more...] about IEC Ready for 3 August
Eastern Cape – Your Ballot Papers are Ready
With the 2016 Municipal Elections just around the corner on 3 August, the Electoral Commission (IEC) says all logistical preparations are on track. The commission's Chief Electoral Officer, Mosotho Moepya, briefed the media on Wednesday on preparations for the fourth democratic local government elections. Special votes The IEC has received 741 720 applications for special votes in the 2016 Municipal Elections – more than three times the number received in 2011 and nearly twice that … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape – Your Ballot Papers are Ready
IEC to educate EC voters
The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) embarked on a Voter Education Campaign across the province today to encourage and educate residents to exercise their right to vote. The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature on Sunday said residents should expect a visit from Members of Parliament (MPs), National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs), Municipality Councillors and representatives in various towns, who … [Read more...] about IEC to educate EC voters
Choose from 200 parties
Two hundred parties and 61 014 candidates will contest the 2016 Local Government Elections on 3 August, the Electoral Commission announced on Wednesday. The compilation and certification of lists of wards candidates contesting the elections was finalised and certified on 27 June 2016. Addressing the media in Centurion, Electoral Commissioner Glen Mashinini said as part of the verification of compliance process, 8 350 candidates were disqualified due to non-submission of documentation, … [Read more...] about Choose from 200 parties
And the Local Elections will take place on…
President Jacob Zuma has announced that the next Local Government Elections will take place on 3 August 2016. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will follow the necessary legal procedure to proclaim the date and undertake any other requirements, the Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The President has encouraged all South Africans who are eligible to vote, in particular the youth who will vote for the first time, to register during the voter … [Read more...] about And the Local Elections will take place on…
Over 1 Million South Africans visit voting stations
The Electoral Commission has started tallying the numbers, following the first voter registration weekend, ahead of the forthcoming municipal elections. “The Electoral Commission will this week review the activities from this weekend’s registration and the results of the registration weekend will be announced in the early part of the week,” the commission said on Sunday. Initial estimates for registration activities yesterday showed that approximately one million people visited voting … [Read more...] about Over 1 Million South Africans visit voting stations
Voter registration update
Dear MyPE This morning I re-registered to vote in Nelson Mandela Bay, accompanied by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane. So many young South Africans came out to meet Mmusi and I, and told us that they are committed to register for change in Nelson Mandela Bay. I was overwhelmed by the support that Mmusi and I got. There are now just four hours left to register to vote. Every eligible voter has now got a last chance to register to vote, before 5pm today. Anyone who does not register, cannot … [Read more...] about Voter registration update
R1.5 billion for 2016 Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is satisfied with the preparations being made ahead of the 2016 local government elections, and they are running ahead of schedule. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya on Thursday said about R1.5 billion has been set aside for the 2015/16 financial year for the upcoming elections. The IEC this year has about 218 000 electoral staff. The date of the elections is yet to be announced, although the voter registrations will be open on … [Read more...] about R1.5 billion for 2016 Elections
Opposition parties unhappy
Opposition parties want the date of this year's local government elections, as not knowing is holding back their preparations. The Economic Freedom Fighters, who will be contesting municipal elections for the first time, wanted the date be announced as soon as possible. "The person who announces the date of elections is the president of the ANC it means the ANC is aware of the date of elections," EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu said. The party wanted to know by when the list of … [Read more...] about Opposition parties unhappy
