This year’s event marks South Africa’s sixth general election since the dawn of democracy in 1994.

Eligible voters who missed an opportunity to register this weekend still have a window of opportunity to register at IEC offices before the President proclaims the election date.

Hopefully things will pick up on the last day of voter registration.

Read this if you have no clue how and where to register to vote.

A critical step in shaping the future of our democracy

The youth is the answer, says the IEC.

A deeper look into the Electoral Act 73 of 1998 and its provisions for campaigning on private property.

The African Basic Movement Party want every single non-South African out of the country by the end of the year.

Judge Johann Kriegler played a critical role in overseeing South Africa’s democratic election so he knows what he’s talking about.

Missed the last registration weekend?

The 2019 elections are creeping ever closer and people are slowly beginning to think about who they’re going to cast their vote for. To be able to vote, you need to be registered. Not too sure what that means and if you are? No stress, we’ve got you covered. Register to vote: Why is this […]

The IEC and Department of Basic Education will continue to work together to educate learners on the importance of democracy and voting.

The ruling party is adamant that claims of its “war” against the Independent Electoral Commission are false and that it has the utmost respect for Chapter 9 institutions.

A ‘report’ saying that two people had been arrested and 80 000 pre-marked ballot papers confiscated has been confirmed as fake by the police.

With less than 24h to go before voting stations open, the Independent Electoral Commission confirms it had received complaints of misconduct and at least one ward councillor has been dismissed so far.

The much anticipated 2016 Municipal Elections started on Monday for the 719 225 people allowed a special vote.

The DA’s no stranger to having its advertisements banned

MPs were shocked to hear that the Independent Electoral Commission only has the addresses of about 54% of the 26 million voters for this year’s Local Government Elections.

Juju has warned the ANC that, should it continue to respond violently to peaceful protests, the EFF will “remove this government through the barrel of a gun.”

21 small political parties in SA are threatened with being de-registered if they don’t take action this week

Dr Mamphele Ramphele announces her departure from South African politics following a turbulent year with the newly-formed Agang SA

The national elections may be yesterday’s news in South Africa, but expats around the world still have many questions concerning the mismanagement of the vote abroad. As hundreds did not get to cast their votes despite the best of intentions and efforts, inquiries examining the overseas vote are beginning to produce some initial answers

South Africans abroad were the first to cast their votes, but some may be the last to have their voices heard – if they are heard at all

With little more than 26,000 South African ex-pats registering to vote for the upcoming national elections, headlines alleging that collective votes abroad will only elect “half an MP” may be disheartening for some.

The date for voting abroad is only six weeks away, but not all boxes seem to be ticked correctly in preparation