Could South Africans be voting electronically in the future?
With discussions around electoral reform gaining momentum in the country, we explore some of the most pertinent considerations of electronic voting and how it could look like in a South African context. What is electronic voting (e-voting)? There are multiple...
MVC is moving and we are selling some of our furniture!
MVC is moving offices and is in need of selling some office items as soon as possible. The office equipment on sale include desks, office chairs, bookshelves and filing cabinets. To view what's on sale, you can visit these links:...
PRESS RELEASE: PPFA Finally in Effect
The Political Party Funding Act: A victory for transparency and accountability! 1 April 2021My Vote Counts welcomes the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) coming into operation. After more than 2 years of campaigning by civil society, the implementation of the Act can...
Spotlight back on independent candidates
My Vote Counts has been busy doing work around independent candidates and their role in South Africa’s multi-party democracy. Here’s a quick run-down of two of our most recent engagements on independent candidates and our electoral system. On 11 June 2020, the...
Should cryptocurrency be regulated as part of the upcoming Party Funding laws?
With the emergence of cryptocurrency as an alternative source of funding for political parties around the world, how will this impact the upcoming Political Party Funding Act? The Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) is set to come into operation on 1 April 2021...
Young South Africans accessing information during the Covid-19 health emergency
From news reports, “family meetings”, WhatsApp groups to apps, there are various ways in which information about Covid-19 can be accessed. We also need this information in a quick and accurate way in order to help curb the spread of the respiratory infection and...
Intra-party democracy: How political parties can allow for greater accountability
Corruption, state capture and party funding are phrases that have dominated the South African political space over the years. In 2020 more questions were raised about the depth of collusion, inappropriate financial transactions and less than ideal political dealings...
A look at youth apathy: why the low youth voter turnout?
Despite the electoral process being marred by internet shutdowns, extreme political violence and concerns of vote rigging, over two-thirds of Uganda’s registered voters were younger than 30. While between 52%-55% of voters in the United States were young people....
Political parties move online but risk losing inclusivity
In article two of the My Vote Counts (MVC) series on Intra-Party Democracy (IPD) the focus shifts towards decentralised and inclusive party elections and policy-making. Covid-19 restrictions caused an unprecedented shift to digital platforms that could ensure...
Political Party Funding Act to be in effect from 1 April
A victory for transparency and accountability! Today the Presidency announced that the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) will come into operation on 1 April 2021. My Vote Counts (MVC) welcomes this genuinely historic advancement towards greater transparency and...