In recognition of Mandela Day, Christo van der Rheede penned the article “A South African case study for international dialogue and solidarity for justice and lasting peace”.
Shaun Kinnes, an Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, explores the heightened intelligence and security measures implemented in the 2024 elections to ensure that they were free and fair.
Ismail Joosub, the FW de Klerk Foundation’s Legal Officer, examines what constitutes free and fair elections in South Africa, exploring the legal framework, the role of the Independent Electoral Commission (“IEC”), international standards and the challenges faced in upholding electoral integrity.
Ismail Joosub and Ezra Mendel attempt to evaluate whether identity politics resulted in any shifts in voter behaviour this election and what this means for the future of South Africa by looking at political parties’ strategies and the election results.
Shaun Kinnes examines the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding voter data, ensuring confidence in the integrity of the election process and that voter perceptions are not externally manipulated.
The FW de Klerk Foundation congratulates President Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration as the President of South Africa today.
South Africa’s 2024 General Elections have been marked as one of the most vital and controversial elections since the 1994 election that ushered in South Africa’s new dawn of democracy and freedom. Not only was the election hotly contested, but it was the first to feature independent candidates.
South Africa’s 2024 National and Provincial elections have significantly changed the country’s political landscape as no single party won an outright majority (more than 50% of the seats). Thus, cooperation between parties is needed.
In this article, Daniela Ellerbeck and Ismail Joosub look at what (if anything) the Constitution says about such a coalition, the ramifications of a deadlock in electing a President and the need for a Government of Constitutional Unity.
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