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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country’s most important election since 1994

Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country's most important election since 1994. This follows two days of special votes. Each voter will receive three ballot papers - a blue one for the National Assembly, an orange ballot paper for regional to National Assembly, and a pink one for the Provincial Legislature. Reporter Andries Cornelissen has more details on the 27.7-million registered voters:  

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South Africans go to the polls to choose a new government: what’s different this time

        By Dirk Kotze, University of South Africa     South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk Kotze to explain the changed circumstances. There’s […]

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Mayibuye! The 100-year-old slogan that’s stirred up divisions in South Africa’s elections

        By Corinne Sandwith, University of Pretoria     Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials. What happens when two political parties lay claim to the same history and the same symbolic capital? In South Africa, a conflict of this kind is being played out between the governing African National Congress (ANC) party led by […]

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Hate speech and disinformation in South Africa’s elections: big tech make it tough to monitor social media

      By Guy Berger, Rhodes University     There’s a growing global movement to ensure that researchers can get access to the huge quantity of data assembled and exploited by digital operators. Momentum is mounting because it’s becoming increasingly evident that data is power. And access to it is the key – for a host of reasons, not least transparency, human rights and electoral integrity. But there’s currently […]

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South Africa’s Metalworkers union plans to picket outside the offices of SA Steel Mills

South Africa's Metalworkers union, Numsa,  will be picketing outside the offices of SA Steel Mills, trading as Alfeco Holdings, in Meyerton, Gauteng today. This comes after the steel producer fired 165 workers for participating in what the Labour Court ruled was a lawful strike. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the company has been attacking workers' constitutional right to strike:  

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AfriForum in South Africa Prepares 134 Observers and 170 Neighborhood Watches for Election Period

South Africa's AfriForum has confirmed its 134 observers and 170 neighborhood watches are ready for the election period. Community Safety spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says they will closely monitor polling stations and remain on high alert for potential violence. In addition Broodryk says the AfriForum's air wing, with over 40 drones, is also on standby to gather live information and track suspects:  

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S.A Electoral Commission has warned voters to be vigilant against misinformation and disinformation

The S.A Electoral Commission has warned voters to be vigilant against misinformation and disinformation circulating before the elections. In a media briefing, the commission addressed circulating videos depicting unclear ballots, clarifying that these do not pertain to South African elections. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi assured that all votes, including special votes, will be counted transparently from Wednesday and in the presence of party agents to ensure election integrity: […]

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OR Tambo District Unrest Delays Start of Special Votes in South Africa

S.A's Electoral Commission has expressed concern over the unrest in several areas in the OR Tambo district municipality, Eastern Cape. The taxi strikes halted operations in Mthatha, preventing the opening of the first day of special votes. Out of 435 stations that faced issues due to the protests, only 107 voting stations remain closed due to external factors. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi says the commission is working with […]

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S.A’s MK Party Threatens Legal Action Over Electoral Commission’s Admission of Expelled Member Khumalo

    South Africa's MK party has threatened to take legal action against the Electoral Commission following the admission of expelled member Jabulani Khumalo to the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand. The party demands an explanation from the IEC. They raised concerns about the IEC's adherence to and Khumalo's ties to senior officials, suggesting bias despite his expulsion and resignation. Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela urges South Africans to remain vigilant […]

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