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...