MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2021
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NEWS
Increasing number of eligible voters complain of being turned away
Concerns have been raised about registered voters not appearing on the voters’ roll. The latest has been reported in Ottery, where about 20 people who
Public Must Report Cases of Election Misinformation
The municipal elections are five hours in with people across the country and province casting their vote. However, this vote can be heavily impacted by
Study: Young voters have appetite and potential for change
It is fundamentally important for South Africans to be taught about their responsibility to engage with politics and government. This engagement must be informed by
Municipalities must adopt food-first policy to combat poverty
Municipalities need to develop a Food First approach. This is the assertion by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)’s Dr. Tracy Ledger. In a research
Bo-Kaap residents skeptical of change despite promises
Bo-Kaap residents don’t seem too convinced by the promises political parties are making to improve the culturally rich community. Being a traditionally DA stronghold, the
Ramaphosa votes, urges people to fulfill their duty
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cast his vote in Chiawelo in Soweto. Addressing the media, Ramaphosa urged all South Africans to exercise their right to vote.
Macassar residents safety at risk as another blast strikes Rheinmetall plant
Explosive materials are reportedly behind last night’s blast at the Rheinmetall /Denel plant near Somerset West. The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for
Who you vote for should be outcome-based
Voters must think about the outcome they want, rather than the party they like. Political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman, says voters’ options are limited, but
Municipal Elections 2021: All Systems Go!
As South African’s brace for Local Government Elections 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) is set to process the ballots of millions of citizens who decide
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series focuses on ordinary citizens and
Voter Distrust Could Influence Turn out
The Democratic Alliance’s rhetoric about votes for smaller parties has been criticised for flying in the face of the country’s democracy. Political analyst, Ebrahim Fakier
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Service Delivery
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series focuses on ordinary citizens and
Soldiers to Support Police During November 1 Elections
At least 10 000 troops are being deployed for the municipal elections. It’s set to come at a cost of over R47 million. According to
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Housing Crisis
A looking at the housing delivery challenges and realities in the City of Cape Town. Watch out for the rest of the series Coalface of
Poor Prospects for Independent Candidates
The fate of most of the independent candidates standing for local government looks dim. Independent election analyst, Dawie Scholtz says that this is the struggle
