A Report on key numerical and constitutional implications of the electoral system as amended by the Electoral Amendment Act

VIEW THE DOCUMENT HERE: https://bit.ly/3MZncNq The recently enacted Electoral Amendment Act, 1 of 2023, has introduced significant changes to the electoral system in relation to independent candidates seeking election to the National Assembly. In light of these amendments, a comprehensive report has been compiled to assess the key numerical and constitutional implications of the revised […]

NOTICE OF MOTION

IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter between:INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE ASSOCIATIONSOUTH AFRICA NPC Applicant(Registration Number 2021/616521/08)andPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA First RespondentSPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Second RespondentCHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL COUNCILOF PROVINCES Third RespondentMINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS Fourth RespondentINDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION Fifth RespondentALL POLITICAL PARTIES REGISTERED FORELECTIONS FOR THE NATIONAL […]

Ramaphosa’s electoral reform headache as December deadline looms

by Michael Appel Opposition to the electoral amendment bill, in its current form, continues to grow, with Ramaphosa under increasing pressure to act before the 10 December deadline. In June 2020, the Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to make the necessary legislative changes to the existing electoral law, which makes it impossible for an independent candidate to […]

OPINION | The ‘Kairos’ moment: Our last chance for electoral reform

By Michael Louis Michael Louis calls on civil society and the public to make submissions on the electoral amendment bill, writing that we must collaborate and stand firm to make the best of this opportunity that will not come around again in this generation. When I – along with many others – began the legal […]

DA, EFF objects as Parliament edges closer to finalising Electoral Amendment Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs is now expected to adopt the report before referring it to the National Assembly. By Molefe Seeletsa Parliament has resolved outstanding issues regarding the Electoral Amendment Bill and is gearing itself up to approve the legislation. The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs met on Friday to discuss outstanding issues and […]