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Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
c . Based on result of previous election
Comments:
The Communications Commission Act. The Act instructs that 60% of free public service campaign coverage on radio and television be divided proportionally according to party representation in the National Assembly. The remaining 40% should be shared equally by all political parties contesting the elections.
Source:
EISA Electoral Observer Mission: Presidential and National Assembly Elections 15-16 November 2004 Report, 21-22, [www] http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/namomr04.pdf
Verified:
2012/02/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/02/25
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/02/25
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