by Sheilan Clarke | 3 October 2018 | Electoral systems, General
Did you know that people aged between 20 and 44 make up 57% of the world’s population but only 26% of the world’s MPs? Why are there so few people in this age bracket in positions of power? Is it the lack of civic education? Age bias? Or is it simply that young people...
by Sonke Mzana | 14 September 2018 | Electoral systems
With the 2019 elections less than a year away, we still have three IEC Commissioners that need to be appointed. While we await the National Assembly to formally recommend the three candidates to the President for appointment, we’ll take a look back at the process so...
![[WATCH] Terry Tselane on his legacy and supporting new commissioners](http://www.myvotecounts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Terry-Tselane-1024x675.jpg)
by Sheilan Clarke | 20 July 2018 | Electoral systems
With a career spanning close to 20 years, outgoing IEC Commissioner and Vice-Chairperson, Terry Tselane says he’s proud with his achievements at the Commission. The IEC veteran has been involved in countless elections including four national and provincial...
![[WATCH] Interview with SA Human Rights Commissioner: Angie Makwetla](http://www.myvotecounts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Angie-Makwetla-1080x675.jpg)
by Sheilan Clarke | 19 July 2018 | Electoral systems
Recently MVC sat down with South African Human Rights Commissioner, Ms Angie Makwetla during the IEC Commissioner candidate interviews in Midrand. Commissioner Makwetla and her panel members which also included Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, Public Protector Busisiwe...
by Sheilan Clarke | 15 June 2018 | Electoral systems, Funding, General, Party finance
In the mist of all the developments happening with our Party Funding and IEC Commissioner campaigns, we thought we’d keep you up to speed by highlighting what has happened up until now. Political Party Funding Bill The Party Funding Bill is currently before the...
by Sheilan Clarke | 15 June 2018 | Electoral systems
My Vote Counts and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) have compiled a comprehensive report on the 26 shortlisted candidates who have been shortlisted for interview for the three vacancies as Commissioners for the Electoral...
