Tagged: south africa
Asari Ndem
South Africa: Some issues the ANC has to contend with
As voters head to the poll, the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa watches with bated breath as its future at the helm of affairs in the country is decided. Unlike many countries, the people of South Africa do not vote for leaders on election day, they vote for parties, and the ANC has […]
The Election Network
Nigeria and South Africa: How Both Polls Differ
Two months after Nigeria held what has been termed the most controversial election in recent times, its counterpart in the south of the continent gets ready to decide its fate in a similar fashion. Nigeria’s elections suffered major setbacks from its sudden postponement to widespread reports of violence and electoral malpractice, marring the exercise. South […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
South Africa: Public Can Still File Complaints about Presidential Candidates
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), has opened up candidate verification to the public, stating that citizens with objections to any candidate have until April 2 to lodge their complaints. According to News24.com, a comprehensive list of all the candidates contesting in the elections this year, as presented by registered political parties, will be […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
South Africa’s IEC Promises Free and Fair Elections as Parties Sign Code of Conduct
Over 40 political parties will compete in South Africa’s general elections scheduled for May 8, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). As reported by News24.com, after reaching its deadline for collation and acceptance of deposits, the Commission made this announcement through its Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, on Wednesday, when the election […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
South African Opposition Party Launches Election Manifesto
As South Africa prepares for its general election in May, the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has kicked off its campaign with the launch of a manifesto targeted at ending corruption and providing more employment opportunities. The DA party, which controls municipalities in the country’s capital of Pretoria and main business hub, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Young South Africans Constitute Majority of Newly Registered Voters
According to a new survey taken by the South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), 81% of more than 700,000 new people added to the voter database ahead of the National and Provincial elections scheduled for later this year, are young people under the age of 30. Sy Mamabolo, the current Chief Executive Officer of the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
South Africa’s ANC guns for its Sixth Consecutive Win Ahead of May Elections.
With just 4 months to the May 2019 polls in South Africa, the country’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), seems to be back in the good graces of the South African people. According to recent polls, the party has now increased its chances of winning its sixth consecutive national elections, after ex-President Jacob […]