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The Independent Electoral Commission's CEO Sy Mamabolo says a total of 23 706 voter registration stations will operate from 8am to 5pm this weekend. This includes 22 718 permanent stations, 960 temporary sites, and 28 mobile stations for remote areas. KwaZulu-Natal leads with 5 021 stations, followed by Eastern Cape with 4 984, Limpopo 3 317, and Gauteng 2 832. The Commission has revealed it has deployed 48 212 staff to ensure a smooth registration process ahead of the 20–21 July voter registration weekend. The Commission was ealier briefing ahead of this weekend's voter registration drive as the country gears up for the November elections. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo ealier briefing the media had this to say.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will be running a Voter Registration Weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections which will be taking place on 4 November. Lester Kiewit speaks to the Western Cape’s Provincial Electoral Officer at the IEC, Michael Hendrikse. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The IEC says as we commemorate Youth Month, it encourages the youth to become active citizens and participate in democratic processes. The Independent Electoral Commission says young citizens can engage in participatory democracy through various means, including assemblies, demonstrations, petitions, and through direct consultations and elections. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Assistant Manager: Civic and Democracy Education at the Independent Electoral Commission, Mmakgabo Ramathlodi.

The Local Government Elections will be taking place later this year, with political parties vying to stake their claim in running local municipalities. Lester Kiewit speaks to the Independent Electoral Commission’s Provincial Electoral Officer for the Western Cape, Michael Hendrikse, to discuss electoral safety concerns and the voter registration process. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Local Government Elections will be taking place at some stage towards the latter part of the year, but have you checked to see if you are properly registered? Are you perhaps now of voting age or at least will have turned 18 by the time election day arrives? Have you perhaps moved into a new area and therefore need to register this change? Lester Kiewit speaks to the Western Cape Provincial Electoral Office, Michael Hendrickse, to cover all the essential elements of the voter registration process. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest edition of the Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects this week's by-election results: The Patriotic Alliance (PA) makes history by winning its first ever ward in the Upington area. It took the ward off the Democratic Alliance, and grew its support from a paltry 1% to an “astonishing” 37% of the vote, while the DA fell from 47% to 29%. The African National Congress (ANC) did not have a bad night either: it won a ward off a local party in the Siyathemba Municipality with its support growing from 39% to 51%. The ANC also had a big night in another by-election, this one in North West. “There are people who write off the ANC. There are people who say that the ANC is done. But here in a key township… in a gold mining town in the Northwest, the ANC's vote share is climbing from 72% to 81%.” Sussman notes that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were not able to capitalise on their Phala Phala victory over President Cyril Ramaphosa. He also 9comments on the engagement of the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) with former President Jacob Zuma's MKP in Nkandla as part of its preparations for the Local Government Elections in November.

John Maytham speaks to independent elections analyst Michael Atkins following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa will head to the polls on November 4, 2026, for the local government elections. The discussion focuses on the readiness of the Independent Electoral Commission, which has seen a notable uptick in voter registrations, including more than 260,000 new sign-ups in recent months, driven in part by its online registration campaign. While this suggests some renewed engagement, questions remain around persistent voter apathy, logistical readiness, and outstanding ward demarcations. Atkins also weighs in on the growing shift toward online registrations, what it signals about voter behaviour, and how the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill could shape the electoral landscape, with e-voting firmly ruled out for this election cycle. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Independent Electoral Commission is pulling out all its cards in order to increase voter registration and attract more young people across the country. This follows the unveiling of its logo under the slogan 'Get Up, Show Up, Vote. A new podcast channel is also set to go live this week while a new edutainment reality series titled Beat For My Peers will hit the SABC screen in May. All these initiatives are aimed enhancing transparency, expand access to information and strengthen civic education. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to IEC 's CEO, Sy Mamabolo and Vincent Maake, Head of Communications at Ground Work Collective.

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) is calling on the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC to strengthen electoral systems and restore public confidence ahead of elections. FOSA cites concerns over vote rigging, ballot paper handling and voting process vulnerabilities. The group demands urgent interventions, including independent monitoring, strict vetting of election staff and prevention of political interference. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa

Mandy Wiener speaks to Independent Electoral Commission, CEO, Sy Mamabolo about the IEC''s readiness for elections. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert Topic: How much will cost to run the local government elections? Guest: Masego Sheburi: Deputy chief electoral officer, Independent Electoral Commission

Guest: Barbara October | GroundUp deputy editor The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has made a commitment to make voting easier for those with disabilities; a former Lottery boss found guilty of corruption has gone to court to fight to get his pension back; a look at some of the demands from civil society ahead of budget speech. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Masego Sheburi, Deputy CEO of the Independent Electoral Commission, about the growing reluctance among South Africans to vote. The IEC has raised concern over rising voter apathy and disillusionment, with only 49% of eligible citizens indicating they plan to cast a ballot. Many cite deep frustration with the limited benefits they feel democracy has delivered, fueling a sense of disengagement from the political process. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF have tabled a private member's bill in Parliament to amend the Electoral Act of 1998. The proposed legislation aims to automatically register all South African citizens on the national voters' roll at age 16, using data from the national population register. Under the bill, the Independent Electoral Commission would notify citizens of their registration and require them to confirm or update their place of residence before casting their first vote. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Member of Parliament, Mazwi Blose

John Maytham speaks to Lawson Naidoo, executive director of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) about the list of eight candidates put forward to fill three commissioner vacancies at the Independent Electoral Commission, given that the majority of them received some form of critique from the Chapter 9 panel who had interviewed ten nominees. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Independent Electoral Commission has rejected the Islamic State of Africa's bid to register as a political party. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo outlined three reasons for the decision: over 200 objections were lodged, citing the party's Sharia-based policies as incompatible with South Africa's secular values; the group failed to provide 300 valid signatures from registered voters and their public notice appeared in a newspaper with limited reach. The Islamic State of Africa has 30 days to appeal. Elvis Presslin discussed this further with KwaZulu-Natal businessman Farhad Hoomer

All sentenced prisoners will once again be stripped of their right to vote - with the government confirming plans to reinstate a blanket ban. It's a move welcomed by the Sensible Sentencing Trust - but is at odds with a spate of recent rulings from the likes of the Supreme Court and the Independent Electoral Commission. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

John Maytham speaks with Dr. Yul Derek Davids, Research Director at the HSRC, about South Africa’s first national conversation on electronic voting. As the Independent Electoral Commission hosts a landmark conference in Cape Town, discussions are centred on the newly launched Green Paper on E-Voting and the findings of a study on its implications. Could e-voting revolutionize democracy by making elections more accessible and efficient?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are only one day away from the big polling day for General Election 2024!Art O'Leary, Chief Executive of An Comuisiún Tohcháin, Ireland's Independent Electoral Commission about registering to vote joins Kieran to discuss the process, and what you can expect tomorrow.

With a General Election looming, if you haven't already, tomorrow is the last day you can register to vote.Joining Kieran to let you know how you can register is Art O'Leary, Chief Executive of An Comuisiún Tohcháin, Ireland's Independent Electoral Commission.

Botswana's electoral body has warned opposition parties against what it calls “reckless” claims of poll rigging ahead of the October 30th general election. A coalition of opposition parties accuse the country's Independent Electoral Commission of, among other infractions, adding deceased persons on the voter roll. Mqondisi Dube reports from Gaborone, Botswana

ActionSA has initiated legal proceedings against the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC over its alleged failure to probe a R150 million debt settlement involving the ANC. The IEC had earlier found no sufficient evidence to justify an investigation into the matter. In a separate move, ActionSA has also submitted new complaints to the IEC against the EFF and MK party, alleging that their campaign finance disclosures did not accurately reflect their election expenses. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont

Dr Nomsa Praisy Masuku, 62, a former Standard Bank employee and current Independent Electoral Commission official, appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge Magistrates following her arrest this morning by the  Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) for R1.2 million fraud. The trial of Soshanguve couple Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu - accused of orchestrating an elaborate murder plot to fake his death - continues in the High Court in Pretoria. This is the last day of the current sitting, and the IO is expected to take the stand. The MK announces impeached judge John Hlophe as its chief whip in Parliament. Cabinet update: President Ramaphosa meets with John Steenhuisen and Velenkosini Hlabisa. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane announces his Executive Council. NSRI and the emergency services are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon Spring tide causes the daily two high tides to be higher than normal and the daily two low tides to be lower than normal. SPORTS WRAP. Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon has harsh words for the Independent Electoral Commission and praise for ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula following last week's tumultuous election results. As he heads off to join the DA's post-election negotiating team he tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that the Constitution wasn't designed to deal with a collapse in the ruling party vote that occurred last week. It gives political leaders precious little time to stitch together a government of different parties that can guarantee stability for a long period. The Germans take months. The Belgians once took more than a year. We have two weeks.

A national spokesperson for South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party says it will not engage the African National Congress in any discussion about a coalition government if President Cyril Ramaphosa remains at the helm of the ANC. Nhlamulo Ndhlela says President Ramaphosa does not serve the interests of the MK party. This, after final results released Sunday by the Independent Electoral Commission show the ANC won just 40% of the total votes with the MK party in third place with 15%. MK national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela, tells VOA's James Butty, the party's election performance is a testament to the genius of former President Jacob Zuma.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in search of partners to build a coalition government. This, after results from the May 29th presidential and provincial elections announced Sunday night showed the ruling African National Congress (ANC) won just 40% of the total votes. According to the Independent Electoral Commission, the main opposition Democratic Alliance party came second with 22%, followed by newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party with 15% and the Economic Freedom Fighters party with 10%. Now, the ANC, having lost its majority for the first time in 30 years, is searching for partners to form a coalition government. Reporter Darren Taylor in Cape Town tells VOA's James Butty, the choices available to President Ramaphosa are all challenging

The Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed the times for the release of both the national and provincial election results tomorrow. Website

Martin Kingston, Chairman of Business for South Africa (B4SA), discusses the 2024 SA Elections and strained business-government relations with host Bruce Whitfield. Business Leadership SA warned of partnership withdrawal if nationalisation and new taxes are pursued by the ruling coalition. Over 130 CEOs previously committed to aiding the government in addressing critical challenges like electricity, logistics, and crime to bolster economic growth amid self-induced crises.   Simon Gregory, CEO at SunBet, joins host Bruce Whitfield to discuss the 2024 SA Elections, exploring the possibility of betting on the next president and whether load shedding will resurface post-elections. SunBet, a division of Sun International, has initiated a light-hearted election betting campaign, akin to UK bookmakers but with small bets. Gregory shares insights on SunBet's analysis of betting trends based on demographics like gender, age, and province, revealing intriguing findings. Additionally, he provides cute visual characters from the election campaign.   Consumer expert Wendy Knowler and host Bruce Whitfield discuss the misleading assurance of roadworthy cars, revealing that a recently serviced car with a current certificate may still have hidden collision repairs. Roadworthy tests identify visual defects but don't always detect previous accident damage.   Host Bruce Whitfield presents a profile of Judge Johann Kriegler, who served as an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar for 25 years before becoming a provincial and then appellate judge. In 1994, he was appointed as a Justice of the Constitutional Court. Kriegler played a pivotal role as the head of the Independent Electoral Commission during South Africa's inaugural democratic elections and was instrumental in founding the permanent electoral commission, which he chaired until 1999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Aubrey Masango speaks to Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Bruce Whitfield presents a profile of Justice Johann Kriegler, who served as an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar for 25 years before becoming a provincial and then appellate judge. In 1994, he was appointed as a Justice of the Constitutional Court. Kriegler played a pivotal role as the head of the Independent Electoral Commission during South Africa's inaugural democratic elections and was instrumental in founding the permanent electoral commission, which he chaired until 1999.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Independent Electoral Commission says several incident have been reported as the country votes in the general election. Website

As election day approaches, ACT who are an impartial public body discuss the importance of voting and the voting process itself. Tim Carey – Head of electoral Operations at An Coimisiún Toghcháin (ACT) - Ireland’s independent electoral commission, spoke to Jerry about how you can ensure you cast our vote correctly and don’t run the risk of having a spoiled vote.

    Clement Manyathela speaks to Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer at the Independent Electoral Commission about how the IEC goes about verifying the signatures that appear on the lists of new political parties. This comes after a former member of the MK party alleged that the party forged signatures on its list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa chats with Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst, and Sandile Swana, Political Analyst, on uMkhonto Wesizwe's triumph over the Independent Electoral Commission's attempt to prohibit former President Jacob Zuma from contesting the forthcoming elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MK Party has won its appeal of the Independent Electoral Commission's decision to disqualify Jacob Zuma as a candidate for the general election on the basis of his conviction and prison sentence. Website

The Independent Electoral Commission rejected the ANC's attempt to have Jacob Zuma's MK party removed from the May 29 election. National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is trying every play in the book to avoid facing charges for accepting bribes when she was Defence Minister. Tens of thousands of students are victims of one of the country's biggest private higher education institutions, Educor, being forced to close.Find us elsewhere:Youtube: @theissuewithdancorderInstagram: @theissuewithdancorder Twitter: @theissuewith Tiktok: @dancorderPatreon: TheIssuewithDanCorderInquiries: theissuewithdancorder@gmail.com

Granville Abrahams National General Manager Operations at The Independent Electoral Commission and he joins John to explain the electoral safety strategy that the IEC will put in place in order to secure a free, fair and safe election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soon you'll be asked to vote in two referendums, but what are you voting for? We get a referendums explainer with Ms. Justice Marie Baker Chairperson of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's Independent Electoral Commission.

The Independent Electoral Commission says there are now over 27 million registered voters on the roll after the past weekend's registration drive. Website

The Democratic Alliance is urging the Independent Electoral Commission to increase the number of voting stations abroad. Website

Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission, provided insight on how registration proceeded over the weekend and how persons who missed out on registering owing to issues online fared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are strong signs that the youth of South Africa is emerging from its apathy to take part in next year's general elections. This after a surge of voter registrations the past weekend by people under the age of 40. The Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC's) Manager in Electoral Matters, James Aphane, says there were 568,374 new registrations. Giving a breakdown by age, he says: “Under the age of 29, we have 158,000 females and 130,000 males, and the total is 288,000. But if I were to just say, all the people that registered new amongst the 568 000 under the age of 40…that is actually 90% of them that accounts for that figure. So we have a very high number of registrations that are people under the age of 40, or 40 years and younger. So we are very impressed with these figures, because it means the younger generation is actually participating in this election.”- Chris Steyn

The Independent Electoral Commission says the habit of linking genuine concerns to electoral processes is a regrettable practice. Website

Guest: Siphesihle Nkosi is Special Projects Coordinator at Phakamani Young Minds and she joins John to explain her motivation to vote and to encourage all South Africans to do the same. Guest: Mr Michael Hendrickse is the Provincial Electoral Officer for the Independent Electoral Commission, and he joins John to discuss the status of voter registration. Who can register as a voter? Why should you register? Where can you register? How does registration work? How do you check if you are registered?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you live in a country where peaceful elections are the norm, count yourself lucky. Such is not the case in much of the world. Globally, the challenge of protecting our democracies from powers that seek to undermine them is a huge undertaking. Patricia Luhanga did a lot more than her share in making sure that the electoral process goes smoothly in her home turf, Zambia. In this conversation with Anne Pratt, she talks about how in partnership with the Zambian media, the Independent Electoral Commission of Zambia was able to mediate an amicable resolution to the hotly-contested 2021 general elections. She also shares her precious insights on global bold leadership and how everyone of us can contribute.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

After the long-awaited boundary draw this morning, TDs across the country now know where they stand ahead of the next election. Joining Pat this morning was Miss Justice Marie Baker, Chairperson Of ‘An Coimisiún Toghcahin' Ireland's Independent Electoral Commission.

Electoral reform is crucial in transforming South Africa's democracy. Former member of the Independent Electoral Commission, Terry Tselane, and Senior lecturer at University of Pretoria, Dr. Sithembile Mbete participated in a panel discussion focused on the recent electoral reforms and their implications, specifically the inclusion of independent candidates in the closed list proportional representation system. Tselane emphasized the long-standing efforts to establish a fair electoral system, while Mbete expressed concerns about the Electoral Amendment Act potentially benefiting political parties. Despite the complexity of the reform process, Tselane and Dr. Mbete remained hopeful for broader electoral reforms in the future elections. Part 2 of the 6-part series with Kagiso Trust. Sponsored by: Kagiso Trust - https://bit.ly/3N4FZ9e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran South African editor and commentator Tim du Plessis tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that he worries that ANC may not accept the result of a 2024 general election in which it loses badly. This is a party that knows only liberation struggle and state power, he says. Opposition is foreign territory. In fact, since it lost power in the Western Cape, its only real experience of a major loss of power, the ANC in the province has withered on the vine and is all but dysfunctional. There's also the worrying precedent of former ANC president hiding the contents of a report into the 2002 election in Zimbabwe, which Robert Mugabe stole until he was forced to punish it. And the Independent Electoral Commission's handling of elections generally, Du Plessis notes dryly, is not improving. This is a kept debate for the next few years as the ANC edges towards an election loss. What may matter is how big it is.

Veteran South African editor and commentator Tim du Plessis tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that he worries that ANC may not accept the result of a 2024 general election in which it loses badly. This is a party that knows only liberation struggle and state power, he says. Opposition is foreign territory. In fact, since it lost power in the Western Cape, its only real experience of a major loss of power, the ANC in the province has withered on the vine and is all but dysfunctional. There's also the worrying precedent of former ANC president hiding the contents of a report into the 2002 election in Zimbabwe, which Robert Mugabe stole until he was forced to punish it. And the Independent Electoral Commission's handling of elections generally, Du Plessis notes dryly, is not improving. This is a kept debate for the next few years as the ANC edges towards an election loss. What may matter is how big it is.

The Independent Electoral Commission says a Durban teacher convicted of voter fraud abused her position as electoral officer.