Two of South Africa’s most prominent political analysts have weighed in on the mushrooming of new political parties, warning that while the rise of fresh movements reflects democratic vibrancy, it also risks fragmenting the progressive left and weakening challenges to entrenched economic power. Political analyst Kim Heller told African Times that the proliferation of parties,… Continue reading South Africa Has 472 Political Parties — but Are New Ones Helping or Hurting Democracy?
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Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down
The proposed electronic voting (e-voting) system for future South African elections has hit turbulence even before implementation, with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and major opposition parties shooting it down for various reasons. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo believes that the electronic voting method for the country is a little unrealistic, at least… Continue reading Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down
MK Party Seethes Over DA’s ‘Derogatory’ Claims As IEC Raises Concerns About US Invitation
The MK Party has strongly condemned the DA’s claims that it poses a threat to national security, labelling the official opposition’s call for the US to intervene in South Africa’s upcoming general elections a “treasonous act.” The newly launched political party led by former President Jacob Zuma threatened legal action against the DA unless it… Continue reading MK Party Seethes Over DA’s ‘Derogatory’ Claims As IEC Raises Concerns About US Invitation
‘IEC Leak Revolting, But Being Handled Internally,’ Says IEC Chief
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has responded decisively to address concerns about the security of its systems after the leak of sensitive information from the lists of candidates of the African National Congress (ANC) and Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) political parties. An official from the country’s independent elections management body has been identified… Continue reading ‘IEC Leak Revolting, But Being Handled Internally,’ Says IEC Chief