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Voter Education

South Africa South Africa

VE001

Information campaigns performed by
Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Comments: Among the functions of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are to "promote knowledge of sound and democratic electoral processes" and to "promote voter education". The IEC selects and accredits voter educators and provides resources for education programmes. In addition, other stakeholders, such as NGOs, political parties and the media play an important role in voter education.
Source: Electoral Commission Act of 1996 (as amended to 2006), Sections 5(1k, 2c): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-act-of-1996-as/view
Verified: 2014/05/01
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: a. Continuously
Comments: Voter education is continuous.
Source: IEC Election Report: 2009 Elections Report, Chapter 7 (2009): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/iec-election-report-2009-elections-report/view Electoral Commission of South Africa Website: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-of-south-africa/view
Verified: 2014/05/01
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
f. Yes, conducted by the Regional Governments
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
Comments:
Source: IEC Election Report: 2009 Elections Report, Chapter 7 (2009): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/iec-election-report-2009-elections-report/view Electoral Commission of South Africa Website: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-of-south-africa/view
Verified: 2014/05/01
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