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• Aug 28, 2015: South Africa: Handover of ward boundaries 'the staring gun' for 2016 municipal elections: Electoral Commission, Sowetan Live (2015) In this article, the IEC prepares for the upcoming local government elections. The Municipal Demarcation Board has now handed over the final ward boundaries to the IEC.
• Aug 28, 2015: South Africa: IEC to re-advertise vacancy, IOL (2015) In this article, the presidency is asked to re-advertise the electoral commissioner vacancy of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). This is as a result of gender and race representivity required.
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• Jul 23, 2015: South Africa: ANC wins seven out of ten wards in by-elections, SABCNews (2015) In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced results of the by-elections held across the country on Wednesday with the ANC winning seven (7) out of ten (10) wards contested.
• May 05, 2015: Municipal voters head to the polls on Wednesday, Sowetan Live (2015) Municipal ward by-elections will take place in five provinces on Wednesday 6th May 2015 the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said on Monday.
• Apr 24, 2015: South Africa: Vuma Mashinini appointed IEC commissioner, SABCNews (2015) In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa gets a new commissioner.
• Nov 21, 2014: South Africa: IEC candidates quizzed on political ties, Sowetan Live (2014) In this article, the interviews for IEC Chairperson position are underway. It is reported that Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, also asked candidates about their their political affiliation.
• Sep 04, 2014: South Africa: Pansy Tlakula resigns, SABCNews (2014) In this article, the chairperson of the electoral commission of South Africa, Pansy Tlakula hands in her resignation letter. This comes after months of fighting for her job following calls by several opposition political parties demanding her resignation. Parties argued that her integrity had been compromised.
• Jun 19, 2014: South Africa: Electoral Court's recommendation on Tlakula serves as a warning, SABCNews (2014) In this article, the Electoral Court's recommends that IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula be removed from her post. In a written judgment the court has found that Tlakula had compromised the IEC's independence and integrity. Parties which filed the complained welcomed the ruling.
• May 13, 2014: South Africa: DA Youth leader selected to study in the US, SABCNews (2014) In this article, Another young Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mbali Ntuli who is DA Youth leader resigns to take up a study opportunity in the US. She is one of the first ever Young African Leadership Initiative Washington Fellowship.
• May 13, 2014: South Africa: ANC can't satisfy everyone: Gigaba, SABCNews (2014) In this article, Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba says the ruling ANC cannot satisfy everyone. This comes after the party lost seats in the recent elections.
• Apr 29, 2014: South Africa: Mugabe backs the ANC for the 2014 elections, News24 (2014) In this artice, Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe throwS his weight behind the ANC stating they have the country's best interest at heart.
• Apr 29, 2014: South Africa: IEC chair to defend her position, SABCNews (2014) In this article, chairperson of the IEC, Adv. Pansy Tlakula says she is ready defend her position in the Electoral Court. A number of opposition parties want her to step down over the IEC headquarters lease scandal.
• Feb 10, 2014: South Africa: 2014 election date announced, News24 (2014) In this article, the presidency has announces the 2014 election date. The 2014 national elections will be held on 7 May 2014.
• Feb 10, 2014: South Africa: More than a million register to vote, Sowetan Live (2014) In this article, the IEC reports over 1.2 million voters registered on the first day of the second and last registration drive ahead of the 2014 national elections. Registration went smooth despite heavy rains in other parts of the country.
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• Feb 05, 2014: South Africa: Ramphele defends decision to pull out of DA deal, SABCNews (2014) In this article, Agang SA leader, Dr Mamphela Ramphele defends her decision to pull out of the Democratic Alliance (DA) deal.
• Feb 05, 2014: South Africa: IEC deregisters fives parties, IOL (2014) In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) deregisteres five political parties. The IEC says it had written to the parties to find out if they still exist or active but did not get feedback.
• Jan 28, 2014: South Africa: ANC list conference starts Monday, SABCNews (2014) In this article, the African National Congress (ANC) begin their list conference Pretoria. It is in this conference that the party will decide who will represent the it in the national and provincial assemblies after the general elections in 2014.
• Jan 28, 2014: South Africa: Elections need independent monitors- Agang SA, SABCNews (2014) In this article, Mamphela Ramphele of Agang SA calls for urgent need of independent monitors during the elections. This comes after claims that some voters in the Tlokwe by-elections in the North West province.
• Jan 28, 2014: South Africa: Ramphele: This is an astonishing moment for SA, News24 (2014) In this article, the Democratic Alliance (DA) names Agang SA leader, Mamphela Ramphele as their presidential candidate in the 2014 general election.
• Nov 11, 2013: South Africa: Political leaders drum-up support across SA, SABCNews (2013) In this article, parties move across the country to get voters to register for upcoming elections.
• Nov 11, 2013: South Africa: More than a million new voters register, SABCNews (2013) In this article, the IEC claims to have recorded over 1.1 million new voters.
• Oct 25, 2013: South Africa: IFP biggest loser in Nongoma by-elections, SABCNews (2013) In this article, The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) loose all three by-elections in Nongoma. It is reported that the vacancies were as a result of the resignation of three IFP councillors who joined the ANC in August.
• Oct 22, 2013: South Africa:Northern Cape ANC aims for 70% in 2014 poll, SABCNews (2013) In this article, the ANC in the Northern Cape aims for 70% in the upcoming general elections. The party was holding Provincial List Conference in Kimberley, where branches were nominating candidates who will represent the party in government after the elections.
• Oct 08, 2013: South Africa: ANCWL supports using Mbeki to campaign in Gauteng, SABCNews (2013) As parties prepare for the upcoming general elections, ANC Women’s League says it sees no problem in sing former President Thabo Mbeki to campaign in Gauteng province.
• Oct 08, 2013: South Africa: We are free from political influence: IEC, SABCNews (2013) In this article, Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Terry Tselane says the IEC is free from political influence. This comes as the IEC gears up for the upcoming general elections.
• Oct 08, 2013: South Africa: Suspend Tlakula - IEC commissioners, News24 (2013) In this article, some commissioners want the IEC chairperson suspended. This comes after the damning report by the public protector.
• Jul 03, 2013: South Africa: By-election postponement welcomed, IOL (2013) In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) postpones by-election in Ward 39, eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal provence. This comes after allegations of voter registration fraud.
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• Jul 03, 2013: South Africa: DA takes back Tlokwe, Sowetan Live (2013) In this article, the Democratic Alliance North West resumed control of the Tlokwe municipality in Potchefstroom. This comes after all parties including the ANC voted unanimously to return the DA to the position of mayor. The African National Congress in North West was unhappy about this saying councillors in Tlokwe behaved in a manner that is against the ANC principles and constitution.
• Jun 26, 2013: South Africa: IFP leader upbeat ahead of 2014 elections, SABCNews (2013) In this report, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi is optimistic about the upcoming general elections. This comes after the IFP won most of the by-elections held in the KwaZulu -Natal province.
• May 06, 2013: South Africa: Two-thirds majority unhealthy - Zille, IOL (2013) In this article, DA leader Helen Zille, says two-thirds majority unhealthy for a constitutional democracy.
• Apr 15, 2013: South Africa: ANC delegates call for axing of leaders, Sowetan Live (2013) In this article, ANC delegated attending the ANC's Vhembe regional general council in Limpopo call for disbandment of regional committees and branches.
• Apr 15, 2013: South Africa: Party funding to go up to R114.8m, Sowetan Live (2013) In this article 14 parties represented in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures received an increased annual allocation. In her statement, IEC spokesman Kate Bapela said, this funds will be allocated in proportion to the number of seats each party holds in the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures.
• Apr 09, 2013: South Africa: ANC tells councillors to resign, IOL (2013) In this article, ANC's top leaders asks officials in Eastern Cape's Mbizana municipality to resign.
• Apr 05, 2013: South Africa: N West ANC fails to register candidate, IOL (2013) In this article, ANC in the North West province fail to meet the deadline for registering candidates to contest a by-election.
• Mar 28, 2013: South Africa: ANCYL move not linked to Mantashe, IOL (2013) In this article, Jackson Mthembu, African National Congress spokesman says that the decision made on the future of the ANC Youth League had nothing Gwede or anybody else. He went on to say that the NEC (national executive committee) is the leading structure and therefore can change any recommendation.
• Feb 04, 2013: South Africa: Opposition parties hope to change face of politics, SABC (2013) It this article, Opposition parties say 2013 is a crucial year for changing the face of politics. It is reported that parties are to unify under one banner to take on the ANC at the 2014 polls.
• Jan 28, 2013: South Africa: Ramphele to start new political party - report, Sowetan (2013) In this article, Mamphela Ramphele plans to start new political party.
• Jan 22, 2013: South Africa: ANC, ANCYL working on weaknesses, IOL (2013) In this article, the ANC and the ANC Youth League look at working on the weaknesses within the league.
• Dec 03, 2012: South Africa: Motlanthe criticises ANC election process, Sowetan (2012) In this article, Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe criticises ANC election process. He said, he will not lead an organisation where he has no sense of what the members think of him.
• Nov 26, 2012: South Africa: Zuma uncontested in KZN, IOL (2012) In this article, Jacob Zuma is nominated for the presidency of the African National Congress (ANC) uncontested in the KwaZulu-Natal nomination conference. It is reported that all provincial branches of the ANC nominated Zuma for the presidency and Gwede Mantashe for general secretary portfolio.
• Nov 26, 2012: South Africa: DA ready to focus on 2014 elections, IOL (2012) In this article, the opposition party, DA re-elects Helen Zille as party leader. Speaking after the party's elective conference, she said the country's political landscape would be fundamentally altered come 2014 general elections.
• Oct 04, 2012: South Africa: Zuma’s offer to Motlanthe, IOL (2012) In this article, it is reported that President Jacob Zuma has offered Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe the position of president of the country after the 2014 general election in exchange for Motlante not challenging Zuma in the November 2012 elective conference. This will create two centres of power that would have Zuma run the party while Motlanthe governed the country.
• Oct 04, 2012: South Africa: ANCYL: Motlanthe’s our man for president, IOL (2012) In this article, the ANC Youth League’s (ANCYL) names their first choice for ANC president ahead of the party's elective conference which is expected to held in December in Mangaung, Free State.
• Oct 03, 2012: South Africa: ANC decides on Mangaung voting formula, IOL (2012) In this article, the ANC announces the voting formula for its upcoming elective conference. The conference is expected to be held in Mangaung, Free State province.
• Oct 01, 2012: South Africa: Mangaung 'a numbers game', Times Live (2012) In this article, the ANC release it membership status per province. These membership figures, will be used to determine the number of delegates who will represent provinces later this year at the ANC's elective conference in Mangaung, the Free State, in December.
• Oct 01, 2012: South Africa: Leadership change is no sin – Mashatile, City Press (2012) As the ANC elective conference draws close, members are also declaring who they will elect to lead the party. In this article, ANC Gauteng chairperson, Paul Mashatile addresses a large crowd of ANC Youth League (ANCYL) supporters telling them leadership change is no sin.
• Jul 31, 2012: South Africa: ‘Motlanthe will be president’: Lamola, IOL (2012) In this article, ANCYL deputy president, Ronald Lamola addresses the ANC Youth League's Dr Mxolisi Majombozi branch at the University of the Witwatersrand. It is reported that he said Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe will become ANC president.
• Jul 16, 2012: South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma’s AU win hailed, IOL (2012) In this article, South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's election as the chairperson of the African Union Commission is hailed by many.
• Jul 16, 2012: South Africa: Mangaung ‘can help a DA-led coalition topple ANC’, IOL (2012) In this article, the opposition party in South Africa, the Democratic Alliance(DA) sees the upcoming African National Congress(ANC) elective conference as an opportunity for them to grow. The DA plans build on the divisions within the ANC to gain support in the Free State province.
• Jul 13, 2012: South Arica: Zuma must go, Limpopo ANCYL, Sowetan Live (2012) In this article, ANC Youth League leaders in Limpopo province declare that they would support Kgalema Motlanthe. It is reported that they said they will mobilise againg Zuma so that he does not get re-elected at the December elective conference in Mangaung.
• Jul 12, 2012: South Africa: They intimidate everybody - Malema, IOL (2012) In this article, expelled ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema accuses the some ANC memebers of establishing fear and intimidation within the party.
• Jun 08, 2012: South Africa: Block challenged at ANC gathering, IOL (2012) The article reports on the ANC provincial elective conference. It is reported that only two position were contested, that is provincial chairperson and provincial secretary positions.
• Jun 08, 2012: South Africa: DA closing in on ANC, warns Vavi, IOL (2012) In this article, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi calls for a shift in attitudes and an ethical turnaround in the alliance. It is reported he warned the alliance of the increasing confidence in the opposition party, Democratic Alliance (DA).
• Jun 08, 2012: South Africa: Party funding reform urgent: Phosa, IOL (2012) In this article, ANC treasurer general, Mathews Phosa raises concerns over Political Party funding in South Africa. He said party funding reforms are urgently needed. He was addressing party fund-raising workshop held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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• May 07, 2012: South Africa: KZN's eThekwini wants Zuma re-elected, Sowetan Live (2012) The article reports on the preferential candidate for ANC leadership ahead of the elective congress later this year. It is reported that one of the most powerful and the biggest ANC region, eThekwini has endorsed Jacob Zuma.
• May 07, 2012: South Africa: ANC youth league demands Malema reinstatement, Sowetan Live (2012) The article reports on demands made by the ANC youth league for its expelled leaders to be reinstated. Abner Mosase, member of the national working committee said each time the ANC meet, they will persuade them to listen to this logic.
• Apr 25, 2012: South Africa: Cosatu accepts Malema decision, IOL (2012) In this article Cosatu, one of the tripartite alliance partners said they accept and respect the decisions of the ANC disciplinary procedures. This comes out after the ANC disciplinary committee of appeals announced last night that Malema's expulsion from the ANC has been upheld.
• Apr 25, 2012: South Africa: Out! ANC upholds Julius Malema's expulsion, Mail & Guardian (2012) The article is about the expulsion of Julius Malema from the ANC. The ruling party's national disciplinary committee chairperson, Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed this late Tuesday marking the formal end to disciplinary proceedings against Malema.
• Apr 24, 2012: South Africa: ANCYL NEC proud of Limpopo, IOL (2012) It is reported that the ANC Youth League's national executive committee (NEC) yesterday congratulated its Limpopo branch for holding successful elective conference. Reports also say that another parallel Limpopo ANCYL conference was held at the weekend in Seshego, where Malema's home is located, by disbanded branches.
• Apr 24, 2012: South Africa: Malema to be expelled - reports, IOL (2012) News coming out suggest that ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema will be expelled today. It is said that the ANC’s national disciplinary committee of appeals (NDCA) was set to confirm his expulsion later today.
• Mar 19, 2012: South Africa: ‘ANC worried about DA's growing black support’, SABCNews (2012) It is reported that the Democratic Alliance (DA) and its leader, Helen Zille went on a campaign trail on the Cape West coast. The area is expected to have by-election on Wednesday.
• Mar 19, 2012: South Africa: ANC succession race hots up, Sowetanlive (2012) The article is about the African National Congress's (ANC) succession race. It is reported that the ANC Youth League has come out strongly to say who their preferred candidates are, including Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe as the party leader and Fikile Mbalula as secretary general of the ANC.
• Feb 29, 2012: South Africa: D-Day for Malema, IOL (2012) It is reported that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) will make an announcement about the future of Julius Malema today.
• Feb 23, 2012: South Africa: Leaders should be politically mature, IOL (2012) This news article is about views of one of the ANC executive committee members, Fikile Mbalula, written in his personal capacity. He says the ANC leadership should be appointed against a backdrop of the challenges facing the party. This challenges includes, unemployment, education and health.
• Feb 10, 2012: South Africa: Motlanthe calls for a political solution to the ANCYL problem, Mail & Guardian (2012) Speaking at the ANC Youth League's lekgotla held in Centurion, Pretoria, deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for a political solution to the ANC Youth League leadership's disciplinary woes.
• Feb 10, 2012: South Africa: Youth need to strengthen democracy, IOL (2012) Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on Friday said the youth need to do more to strengthen democracy and human rights in Africa. She was speaking at the official opening of the University of Pretoria's masters' degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa.
• Jan 26, 2012: South Africa: African leaders first post-Gaddafi summit, News24 (2012) Preparations for AU summit are underway. At the centre stage will be election for the post of chairman of the AU commission. It is reported that South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is one of the candidates for the position.
• Jan 20, 2012: South Africa: DA council ousted in W Cape, Sowetan Live (2012) It is reported that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has taken over control of one of the municipalities in the Western Cape. It is reported that ANC joined forces with civic organisations in this municipality.
• Jan 05, 2012: South Africa: ANC Centennial to Draw 46 Leaders, but Doubts for Mandela, AllAfrica (2012) The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is preparing for its 100th anniversary bash this weekend. The party is still unsure if the former president, Nelson Mandela will attend. The party chairwoman, Baleka Mbete said they remain hopeful.
• Dec 17, 2011: South Africa: Motlanthe warns against ANC factions, IOL (2011) It is reported that Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe arrived this afternoon at the University of Limpopo's Turfloop campus. This is where the elective conference is being held this weekend. It is reported that Motlante warned ANC members against factions.
• Dec 17, 2011: South Africa: Battle lines drawn ahead of ANC Limpopo conference, Mail and Guardian (2011) The African National Congress (ANC) provincial conference is currently underway in the Limpopo province. The ANC members are expected to elect their provincial leaders during this elective conference.
• Oct 27, 2011: South Africa: Mazibuko wins DA leadership race, IOL (2011) The Democratic Alliance (DA) has a new parliamentary leader. Lindiwe Mazibuko was this morning elected the parliamentary leader of the party. She unseated incumbent Athol Trollip after securing the majority of votes.
• Oct 27, 2011: South Africa: Party organises political classes, IOL (2011) The ANC in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province has agreed that all its councillors must attend compulsory political classes. This is aimed at bolstering the quality of leadership and performance at local level.
• Oct 25, 2011: South Africa: Parties welcome cabinet changes, IOL (2011) After President Jacob Zuma's decision to axe two cabinet ministers yesterday, most opposition parties welcomed the decision. Zuma went on to suspent the police national commissioner with immediate effect.
• Oct 10, 2011: South Africa: Mayor bags top party position, Sowetanlive (2011) ANC's Johannesburg region held their election over the weekend. Parks Tau, who is the current Johannesburg mayor, was elected chairman unopposed.
• Sep 29, 2011: South Africa: IEC candidates grilled on political background, IOL (2011) The two terms for four members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) South Africa is nearing an end. The interview panel yesterday inteviewed 16 candidates to fill the four vacancies.
• Sep 08, 2011: South Africa: By-elections underway in several provinces, SABCNews (2011) The first municipal ward by-elections after the 2011 municipal elections started yesterday in five provinces, namely, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape. This by-elections were triggered by either deaths or resignations of ward councillors.
• Sep 08, 2011: South Africa: Keep leadership debate alive: ANC, IOL (2011) It is reported that ANC's Gauteng secretary, David Makhura on Wednesday said that the discussion about future party leaders must be left open. It is said that the ANC national executive committee (NEC) had decided to leave branches to decide for themselves on leadership choices.
• Sep 08, 2011: South Africa: ANC turns the screws on rioters, Times Live (2011) The ANC has vowed to deal with those involved in burning ANC flags and T-shirts and "ill-discipline". This acts of violence were seen last week's during the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema. It is reported the ANC will focus on those who mobilised people to embark on the violent protest. The Party said it was also aware of ANC Youth League holding provincial general council meetings throughout the country.
• Sep 06, 2011: South Africa: ANC moves Youth League hearing, IOL (2011) The ANC has changed the venue for the ANC Youth League disciplinary hearing. In a statement realised by ANC national disciplinary committee chairman, Derek Hanekom, the ANC said disruptions caused last week has resolved to move the venue for the hearing.
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• Aug 30, 2011: South Africa: Cosatu joins disapproval of ANCYL unrest, IOL (2011) Cosatu has condemn the behaviour of supporters of league president Julius Malema in the Johannesburg CBD today. It is reported that some of the supporters threw stones at the journalists and police around the ANC headoffices. This incidents happened today as the league president is due to appear before the ANC's disciplinary committee. It is expected that his his spokesman, Floyd Shivambu will also appear before the committee tomorrow.
• Aug 30, 2011: South Africa: Streets closed ahead of Malema hearing, IOL (2011) Ahead of a disciplinary hearing against its ANC Youth League leaders, supporters of the league president gathered outside the ruling party's headquarters resulting in some streets in Johannesburg's city centre were closing off earlier today.
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• Aug 24, 2011: South Africa: ‘No tensions’ at NFP-IFP meeting, IOL (2011) The newly formed National Freedom Party(NFP) and the Inkatha Freedom Party(IFP) met to discuss violence taking place between members of the two parties in KwaZulu-Natal and to commit to work towards attaining peace province.
• Aug 24, 2011: South Africa: Branches need stronger voice: Mantashe, IOL (2011) ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe says ANC branches must be allowed to think and decide for themselves. He says the party is trying to avoid situations similar to that of the run up to Polokwane elective conference.
• Aug 24, 2011: South Africa: ANC spurns youth league overtures, Sowetan Live (2011) The African National Congress (ANC) is going ahead with the charges against ANC Youth League leader, Julius Malema and the spokesman, Floyd Shivambu. The two have been charged with various violations of the ANC constitution.
• Aug 19, 2011: South Africa: Action against Malema overdue: UDM, IOL (2011) One of South Africa's opposition parties, United Democratic Movement (UDM) has come out to say that the ANC's action against its youth wing leader Julius Malema is long overdue. This comes after the statement was released by the ANC saying Malema had been charged with violating the ANC constitution.
• Aug 11, 2011: SADC told to grow some teeth, Mail and Guardian (2011) Many civil society organisations warned of the deteriorating political situation in many SADC countries. It is reported that in most of these countries, there is violence, killings of human rights defenders and increasing human insecurity amongst other things.
• Aug 01, 2011: South Africa: Mass resignation costs IEC, IOL (2011) A large number of ANC members have decided to resign as councillors to keep their government jobs and more resignations are still coming in. This results in larger cost for the IEC as it has to run by-election. IEC spokeswoman, Kate Bapela logistical arrangements including hiring and traing staff, print ballot papers and distribute pamphlets come at a cost.
• Jul 19, 2011: South Africa: ANC to woo members, Sowetanlive (2011) The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lanched one million membership recruitment drive yesterday. In his speech at the launch, President Jacob Zuma called the drive the M-Plan. He said the plan is named after Nelson Mandela's famous M-Plan, which was an underground recruitment campaign during the repressive government in 1950.
• Jul 19, 2011: South Africa: ANC probes Gauteng election lists, IOL (2011) The ANC Investigating Task Team (ITT) has arrived in the Gauteng province. The team is probing alleged nomination list irregularities in the recent local government elections. It is led by NEC member and Home Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
• Jun 30, 2011: South Africa: Failed alliance is a real threat: Cosatu, News24 (2011) The article reports on the concerns by Cosatu on the alliance partnership. Alliance partners include ANC, Cosatu, the SA Communist Party and the SA National Civics Organisation. Cosatu is reportedly worried that the alliance could fail.
• Jun 29, 2011: South Africa: Disappointment at election gender figures, News 24 (2011) This article reports on the state of gender participation in South Africa. It discusses data pertaining to the percentage of women and men voting and running for elections and finds that the participation of women is dropping.
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• Jun 23, 2011: South Africa: IEC Scoops International Award, AllAfrica (2011) It is reported that the use technology had helped the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa win the United Nations Public Service Award (UNPSA) for Preventing and Combating Corruption in the Public Service, the awards will be held in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on Thursday.
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