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Sheila Senkubuge was already an SA citizen when elected as Tshwane MMC – IEC
The IEC said Senkubuge was a citizen during the 2016 municipal elections.
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IEC: Parly should develop a suitable electoral system for SA
The IEC briefed Parliament's home affairs oversight committee on the high-level panel recommendations on electoral reform on Tuesday.
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Botswana to hold national and local elections on 23 October
The poll will elect 57 national assembly and 490 local government representatives, IEC spokesman Osupile Maroba said in a statement.
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#Elections2016: National results at a glance
The IEC’s Mosotho Moepya said these were the toughest elections the country had faced since 1994.
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First municipal election results in
The DA registered 45.45% of the vote, while the ANC garnered 31.82% for ward 6 in the Great Kei in EC.
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Political parties wait in anticipation for election results
Party reps at the national results centre are preparing themselves for the outcome of their efforts.
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IEC: Few incidents reported, overall election went smoothly
Mosotho Moepya said the worsening weather in the EC, KZN, the FS and NC was a problem.
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LISTEN: IEC special votes application process open
CapeTalk host Africa Melane and IEC chief communication officer Kate Bapela discuss the application process for special votes.
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IEC forges ahead with preparations for municipal elections
The Shosholoza Progressive Party wants the official election procedures halted over voters’ registry.
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ConCourt’s ruling in IEC case expected next week
The ruling will determine whether municipal elections take place or the IEC will have to fix voters registry.
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IEC: South Africans can apply for special votes online, by SMS
Special votes for the 2016 municipal elections will take place on 1 and 2 August between 8am and 5pm.
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Municipal elections see 69% increase in parties' participation
The IEC says 204 political parties submitted candidate lists by last week’s deadline.
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Political parties commit to leading ethical election campaigns
Parties have been told that they have a responsibility to ensure voting takes place fairly.
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3 August confirmed for local govt elections
The president encouraged all South Africans, who are eligible to vote, to register for the local elections.
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'3 mln South Africans visited voting stations during registration weekend'
This included more than R692,730 new registrations and 1.9 million re-registrations.
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Gauteng govt to educate young voters in schools
Provincial leaders say they want to create a culture of active citizenship among the youth.
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Public Protector investigates dispute between Victor Dlamini & IEC
Dlamini has accused the IEC of owing him almost R1 million for six months’ worth of work.
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OPINION: SA's new elections chief takes over
Alex Eliseev looks at the appointment of a new head at the Independent Electoral Commission.
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ANC: Tlakula resignation calls malicious
The ruling party has accused opposition parties of being opportunistic.
