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 […]
OPINION | Michael Louis: The electoral bill remains deeply unconstitutional
In light of the current state of our nation engulfed by failing infrastructure, an ailing economy, stagnant unemployment, rising inflation, unabated corruption, and unaccountable politicians – we have a rare and timeless chance to change it all. Before us is a six-month window of opportunity to create a legislative framework for us as the electorate […]
OPINION | Mudzuli Rakhivhane: Draft electoral bill can change SA’s democracy, but has 4 key flaws
Parliament is currently considering what is arguably the single most important piece of legislation before it since the dawn of democracy, writes One South Africa Movement’s Mudzuli Rakhivhane. The One South Africa Movement (OSA) believes strongly in the ability of independent candidates of all races, classes, and genders to act as agents of significant change […]
LETTER TO PARLIAMENT’S HOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | Electoral Amendment Bill process was flawed
LETTER TO PARLIAMENT’S HOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | Electoral Amendment Bill process was flawed We write with grave concern that there has been a failure to meet these constitutional standards in the public participation process concerning the Electoral Amendment Bill, writes a group of civil organisations. Dear Mr Chabane Last month, the much-anticipated public hearings into […]