ANC wins the race at Wits university voting stations
Close to 5000 voters cast their votes at Wits University. (more…)
First-timer’s share voting experience
Wits students share their experience of voting for the first time in South Africa’s general elections.
Student voters turned away from polling station
Students not allowed to vote because they do not appear on the electoral system
More women than men expected to vote in elections
According to the electoral commission, 55% of the registered voters are women – 10% more than that of men
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Wits EFFSC mock victory lap flops
The Wits EFFSC cut their pre-election victory lap short after it failed to attract support.
10 Essentials for first time voters
10 things you need to survive the May 8 elections.
Mixed feelings about World Press Freedom Day
South Africa is ranked 31 on The World Press Freedom Index.
Council candidates miss the mark
Maimane calls for cohesion and reform
The DA leader addressed members of a local Jewish community ahead of the elections. (more…)
Youth political engagement debated
The Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute hosted a seminar on the youth and politics.
IEC grants students opportunity to register
Students that missed out on voter’s registration have another chance. (more…)
Muckrakers’ collection launched at AIJC
A book launch that ended day one of the African Investigative Journalism Conference brought together some of the major contributors to a new collection of investigative articles. (more…)
