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A look at youth apathy: why the low youth voter turnout?

A look at youth apathy: why the low youth voter turnout?

by Letlhogonolo Letshele | 2 Feb 2021 | Electoral systems, General

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....
Why young people should go out in their numbers to vote

Why young people should go out in their numbers to vote

by Sonke Mzana | 31 Jan 2019 | Electoral systems, Political Parties

Written by Sonke Mzana and Sheilan Clarke Following the last voters registration weekend on 26 and 27 January 2019, 700 000 new voters turned up to register to vote. 81% of those new voters were under the age of 30 years old. This is encouraging considering how for...
[WATCH] Terry Tselane on his legacy and supporting new commissioners

[WATCH] Terry Tselane on his legacy and supporting new commissioners

by Sheilan Clarke | 20 Jul 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

[WATCH] Interview with SA Human Rights Commissioner: Angie Makwetla

by Sheilan Clarke | 19 Jul 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...
Progress report on our current campaigns

Progress report on our current campaigns

by Sheilan Clarke | 15 Jun 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...
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