Some "touch-ups" needed to be done before a date for the local government elections could be announced, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister David van Rooyen said on Thursday. The finalisation of voting districts and the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Tlokwe by-elections were some of the reasons why a date had not been announced yet, he told reporters on the sidelines of the Electoral Commission of SA's official municipal election launch in Midrand, … [Read more...] about ‘Touch-ups’ needed before announcing municipal poll date
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IEC ready for first voter registration weekend
The first voter registration weekend for this year's municipal elections will take place in March, the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) said on Thursday. A total of 24.95 million people were registered to vote, chief electoral officer Mosotho Moepya said at the IEC's official 2016 municipal elections launch in Midrand. This was slightly lower than the number of registered voters during the 2014 general elections, which was 25.3 million. Moepya said the reason was that the names of … [Read more...] about IEC ready for first voter registration weekend
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
100% of votes counted
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted 100% of votes in the 2014 General Elections. The figures are preliminary and the official number will be released by the IEC at its national Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria at 6pm on Saturday. The ANC received an overwhelming majority of the ballots with 62.16 percent of the vote, down from the 2009 total of 65.9 percent. The Democratic Alliance (DA) will remain the official opposition with 22.22 percent, up from 16.66 … [Read more...] about 100% of votes counted
2014 National Elections Detailed Results
The IEC released these detailed final reports of the results on 9 May 2014 at 05:58:03 pm for the National Election results from the ALL PROVINCES. This includes all 25 390 150 of the registered voter population for the 2014 Elections. This list is sorted in descending order according to number of votes received on a national basis. Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape Total African National … [Read more...] about 2014 National Elections Detailed Results
Nelson Mandela Bay 2014 EC Provincial Election Results
The IEC released these detailed reports of the results on 8 May 2014 at 4:36:37 pm for the East Cape Provincial Election results from the Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) Region. This includes all Voting Districts for the Nelson Mandela Bay registered voter population of 592 749 voters. Party Name No. of Votes % Votes African National Congress 123298 48.34% Democratic Alliance 105989 41.55% Economic Freedom Fighters 9909 3.88% Congress Of The … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay 2014 EC Provincial Election Results
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
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
More political parties to contest 2014 elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says a total of 33 political parties have indicated their intention to contest the upcoming general election. However, IEC spokesperson Kate Bapela said four parties are yet to fully comply with the prescribed deposits and may be ruled out before the elections scheduled for 7 May. Last Wednesday was the deadline for payment of deposits and submission of documentation, including candidate lists, by political parties. According to legislation and … [Read more...] about More political parties to contest 2014 elections
Few hours left for parties to submit candidate lists, deposits
Political parties, who want to contest the May 7 general election, have until 5pm to submit their candidate lists and deposits to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The period for submission of candidate lists, supporting documentation and election deposits ends at 5pm today. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) and Democratic Alliance (DA) submitted their candidate lists for the 2014 national and provincial elections to the Electoral Commission on Tuesday. Parties … [Read more...] about Few hours left for parties to submit candidate lists, deposits
