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Earlier this week, Parliament’s Portfolio for Home Affairs adopted the Electoral Amendment Bill despite objections to the draft legislation. After a second session of public submissions, civil society organizations believe that their concerns have not been included in the adopted Bill and may create a constitutional crisis before the 2024 elections. As a result, a collective group has launched a campaign to lobby Members of Parliament to vote against the passing of the Bill. Parliament has until 10 December 2022 to pass the Electoral Amendment Bill after requesting an extension from the Constitutional Court. To help us unpack what happens next and what are the implications, we are joined by…
Guest: Letlhogonolo Letshele - Electoral Systems Researcher at My Vote Counts
Guest: Michael Atkin - Independent Elections Analyst
By SAfmEarlier this week, Parliament’s Portfolio for Home Affairs adopted the Electoral Amendment Bill despite objections to the draft legislation. After a second session of public submissions, civil society organizations believe that their concerns have not been included in the adopted Bill and may create a constitutional crisis before the 2024 elections. As a result, a collective group has launched a campaign to lobby Members of Parliament to vote against the passing of the Bill. Parliament has until 10 December 2022 to pass the Electoral Amendment Bill after requesting an extension from the Constitutional Court. To help us unpack what happens next and what are the implications, we are joined by…
Guest: Letlhogonolo Letshele - Electoral Systems Researcher at My Vote Counts
Guest: Michael Atkin - Independent Elections Analyst