Electoral

The 100 Million Project. This is a large survey that aims to get to the root of why so many U.S. individuals choose not to vote.The Knight Foundation note that in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, around 43% of eligible voters did not cast their ballots.To find out why this was, The 100 Million Project…

A woman casts her vote. (Photo by Michele Spatari / AFP) The Electoral Court has granted the Electoral Commission of SA permission to postpone by-elections in the country.The commission approached the court seeking the postponement due to the continuous effects of Covid-19 in the country.Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will proclaim municipal elections after consulting with…

A woman casts her vote for the general elections during the 2019 general elections. In 2003, the Cabinet appointed a task team for electoral reform, but its report gathered dust.Its proposal does not make express provision for independent candidates, but could provide some of the groundwork.Parliament has 24 months to amend the Electoral Act after…