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](https://www.myvotecounts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Terry-Tselane-1024x675.jpg)
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](https://www.myvotecounts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Angie-Makwetla-1080x675.jpg)
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...
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...
by Sheilan Clarke | 15 Jun 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...
