IEC launches 2021 elections campaign targeted at youth
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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has launched its 2021 local government elections campaign aimed at attracting young people who remain under-represented on the voters roll.
This year s elections are set to take place on October 27, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The date has yet to be promulgated by Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini said on Wednesday that the commission was confident the elections could take place under the current conditions.
Some of the country is experiencing the third wave as infections rise and there have been growing calls for a postponement of this year s elections.
Electoral Commission launches Municipal Elections 2021
June 9, 2021Politics
The Electoral Commission today officially launched the 2021 Municipal Elections, unveiling a mobilisation campaign aimed at encouraging eligible voters to register and participate in the October elections.
The launch was held at an event at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg attended by key stakeholders including leaders of political parties, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and the media. In line with COVID-19 regulations the event was limited to under 100 attendees but was simultaneously broadcast live on various news channels and online platforms.
The mobilisation campaign will roll-out from today over two phases across television, radio, digital and outdoor channels throughout the country under the slogan “Every Voice Together”.
Mkhize on the agenda at ANC Integrity Commission meeting
So far, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has avoided answering questions by MPs on the Digital Vibes contract
The African National Congress (ANC) Integrity Commission is expected to meet on Saturday, June 5, 2021, during which it will discuss Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s alleged role in the Digital Vibes tender.
It isn’t clear whether Mkhize, who’s a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC), the party’s highest decision-making body, will be present at the sitting.
He has already managed to avoid explaining himself before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health – having snubbed the proceedings, apparently citing legal advice on the matter. If this is anything to go by, Mkhize could once again opt to not speak.