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Your vote keeps democracy alive

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Johannesburg – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen has urged eligible South Africans to go out in their numbers to vote and be counted as those who are working tirelessly to strengthen democracy.

Over 50% of special votes completed

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Pretoria – The Electoral Commission (IEC) has reported that between 50% to 70% of home visits were completed yesterday with the remaining visits underway from early today.

North West ready for municipal elections

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Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has expressed confidence that the 2016 Local Government Elections will go off smoothly without hindrance in the province tomorrow.

Results centre set to make votes count

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Pretoria – With just less than 24 hours before South Africans make their way to the polls, the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria is pulsating with activity on the eve of Election Day.

Telling her story like it is

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Pretoria – Women from all walks of life must use the month of August to share their stories as part of the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March.

State Security ready to make elections safe

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Pretoria - The security agencies are confident and remain ready to ensure that people are able to cast their votes in peaceful environments, says State Security Minister David Mahlobo.

Celebrate democracy - Go vote

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has urged all registered South African voters to go out and cast their ballots on Wednesday.

Fear no one, exercise your right to vote

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Pretoria - The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) is taking no chances with security for Wednesday’s Local Government Elections.

Vuwani special voting to get underway on Tuesday

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Pretoria - There is nothing sinister about voting stations not being open for the casting of special votes in Vuwani, Limpopo, on Monday, said the Electoral Commission (IEC).

After all, we in SA are a resilient lot

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Across the world governments and nations are grappling with the question of how to grow their economies and create jobs. In South Africa, we are the first to accept that our economy is growing too slowly.

IEC satisfied with first day of special votes

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Monday expressed satisfaction with the start of the casting of special votes in the 2016 Local Government Elections with most voting stations opening on time.

Voters advise leaders during special votes

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Pretoria – Doctor Tshwale, who cast his special vote this morning, has encouraged leaders to address issues that are raised by residents on a daily basis as they arise to avoid frustrations amongst community members.