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On Elections 360 Daily ,less than a week before South Africa holds its seventh democratic elections , voters will for the first time receive three ballot papers instead of two ballots. While this has been hailed as a significant milestone in South Africa's young democracy, the new three-ballot voting system could cause confusion among voters. This is why on the show today, we speak to the Independent. Electoral Commission(IEC) to understand how the three-ballot system will work.
On Elections 360 Daily ,less than a week before South Africa holds its seventh democratic elections , voters will for the first time receive three ballot papers instead of two ballots. While this has been hailed as a significant milestone in South Africa's young democracy, the new three-ballot voting system could cause confusion among voters. Which is why on the show today, we speak to the Independent? Electoral Commission(IEC) to understand how the three-ballot system will work.
Today on Elections 360 Daily we talking to four independent candidates . The show aims to inform, educates, and raise awareness about the role of independent candidates can play in South African politics. They will talk about funding for their campaigns and main policy issues they will address if elected. We will cross to South Africans from different provinces to ask them about their understanding on the role of independent candidates. If they have confidence in their abilities and will vote for them.
Elections 360 Daily raises awareness about voting abroad. We spoke to South Africans working and living abroad about voting in 2024. They spoke about how they were looking forward to voting and are registered to vote but spoke of challenges in accessing voting stations. On the show we spoke to SABC: Editor: International News, Sophie Mokoena who compiled a report about voting abroad with the Foreign affairs minister, IEC and voxies from viewers. We also spoke to an election analyst about the right to vote and addressed issues of IEC campaigning abroad.
Child support grants, foster care grants, old age, war veterans, Social Relief of Distress Grants, disability, and care dependency grants. These grants continue to put food on the plates of millions of unemployed South Africans. How much of a role have these played in the lives of this country’s citizens? Are they not creating state dependency? How sustainable are they?
Ensuring that elections are accessible and inclusive for all citizens, including those with disabilities and the elderly, is crucial for upholding democratic principles. However, challenges such as physical barriers, lack of awareness, and insufficient accommodations often hinder their participation in the electoral process. As we approach the election season, it's important to address these issues. How can we ensure that every eligible voter, regardless of their abilities or age, can exercise their right to vote freely and independently?
Days without water, electricity. No trains for days on end. Sewer flowing into the streets. Traffic lights not working. All these due to theft, vandalism and non-maintenance of infrastructure in South Africa. As the country continues to grapple with persistent infrastructure issues, ranging from theft and vandalism to neglect and deterioration, we seek to shed light on these challenges and explore potential solutions on today's episode of Elections 360 Daily. Is enough being done to tackle this issue that has a huge impact on South Africans and the economy?
Dubbed "the protest capital of the world" Since January this year, South Africa has seen a surge in protests driven by dissatisfaction with service delivery, particularly in the context of the 2024 elections. Communities across the country have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations over issues such as lack of access to clean water, electricity, housing, and basic services. Usually see an increase in the number of service delivery protests in the run-up to elections. We ask the question, how effective are they? Why is it that we see a lot of protests in the run-up to elections?
With the general election scheduled for the end of May, illegal immigration has become a highly charged political issue. The South African authorities say they are tightening border security. With the general election scheduled for the 29th of May, illegal immigration has become a highly charged political issue. The South African authorities say they are tightening border security. On the show we bring you the report which aired on our sister show the Elections 360 weekly on porous borders and migration impact in Limpopo province through the province’s citizens.
Small business corporations are defined as entities with an annual turnover of less than R20 million in South Africa. These businesses are crucial to the South African economy as they contribute to job creation, economic growth, and poverty alleviation. However, despite their importance, small business corporations face numerous challenges that hinder their growth and sustainability. In this episode, we explore some of the challenges faced by small businesses in South Africa and potential solutions to overcome them.