Elections and Governance Experts
Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined July 2015
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KNOW BEFORE YOU VOTE!
Do you know which identity documents are accepted? What are you allowed to wear inside the voting station? What is prohibited once you cross the boundary?
Watch the full video to get familiar with the official Election Day Do's and Don'ts.
#LGE2026
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eNCA Newsroom briefing with IEC
Opening the discussion IEC DCEO: Outreach Dr Victor Shale, highlighting the continued value of mainstream media in providing accurate, contextualised & verified electoral information, reinforcing its role in strengthening public confidence.
#IEC
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eNCA Newsroom Briefing With The IEC
The IEC’s GM: Electoral Matters, James Aphane, provided an update on key milestones in the 2026 LGE programme.
The engagement highlighted the inspection of the Provisional Voters’ Roll and key dates in the electoral timetable.
#WozaLGE2026
Local Government simplified
South Africa’s government operates across three spheres: national, provincial and local, with local government being the sphere closest to you.
Each sphere has its own constitutional responsibilities and plays a specific role in our democracy.
Watch: youtu.be/lyXRc8gpfdc?si=M5lA…
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The IEC’s voter education and registration programmes continue to yield strong results. The Tertiary Institution Campaign has reached 97 894 students across 1 086 activations in all provinces with 45 757 students registered, reflecting its impact in promoting youth participation.
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The launch of the local elections run by @IECSouthAfrica shows that not only are they among the best electoral management bodies in the world but they are forward thinking and innovative! @moxiiafrica
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“We are introducing a youth-focused programme series entitled “Beats for My Peeps… It will air on SABC1 at 18:00 from 3 June 2026.” Said, CEO Sy Mamabolo.
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The date is set!
04 November 2026: Local Government Elections!
President Ramaphosa has announced the date. The IEC welcomes the clarity.
Note: The formal proclamation will follow from the Minister of CoGTA.
Until then, register now at registertovote.elections.org…
Get Up. Show Up. Vote.
#LGE2026 #RegisterToVote #GetUpShowUpVote
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Well done @IECSouthAfrica hoping to see more youth taking advantage of this amazing opportunity to prepare for casting their votes.
Youth Participation in Electoral & Political Processes is the way to go. More thanks to @_AfricanUnion @AGA_Platform @ShalestoneGov @KofiAnnanFdn
There you have it mzansi! 🇿🇦
The 2026/27 Local Government Election Logo Campaign!
Get up, show up and vote!
#wozalge2026 #registertovote #IEClogoreveal
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🗳️ TUNE IN: Symposium on Political Funding in SA
Join us for our inaugural symposium on political funding via livestream!
📅 18 June 2025 | 09:00-13:00📍 Durban, KZN🌐 Theme: "Sustaining Multi-Party Democracy through Enhancing Political Funding Regulation in SA"
🔴 WATCH LIVE:👉 youtube.com/watch?v=XQypyy14…
What you'll see:✅ Opening by Chairperson Mosotho Moepya ✅ Insights from CEO Sy Mamabolo & Political Funding Unit ✅ HSRC research on public perspectives on political financing
📖 More info: elections.org.za/pfs2025/
#PoliticalFundingSA #FundingDemocracy #DemocracyMatters
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Highlights of the @_AfricanUnion Roundtable on Democracy, Media and Socialisation and commemoration of the #WorldPressFreedomDay organised by the @AUC_PAPS from 3 to 4 May 2025, with the support of @EISAfrica and @Int_IDEA. The AU remains a valuable partner of the media in Africa
Full article: Why Bother With Elections? tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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📢 Day 3 of the IEC's E-Voting for South Africa conference concludes!
This final session will identify and outline key lessons and takeaways for the IEC about e-voting, based on the conference discussions over the last three days.
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▶️Watch the livestream now
🔴youtube.com/watch?v=S1TAYs-4… and Facebook @IECSouthAfrica
Join the conversation #SAevoting2025 #ElectoralInnovation #DigitalDemocracy
Robust discussions at @ELGIA_Africa International conference in Nairobi, Kenya – at Nairobi, Kenya
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📸Thabazimbi voters showing up to make their voices heard in the by-elections. Your vote matters! ✊
#ByElections2024 #ThabazimbiIsVoting
