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

