Stations did run out of ballot papers, says IEC
Voters have left polling stations where ballot papers ran out.
The social media factor in electioneering
A big change in political campaigning has emerged in South Africa since last national elections through the use of various social media sites.
Student voters turned away from polling station
Students not allowed to vote because they do not appear on the electoral system
Middle-class problems: how students choose a political home
Wits professor says that students are eager to vote, but not so eager to vote for a political party
Disinformation a major factor in #SAElections2019
The IEC has had to fight against incorrect information shared about the elections on social media.
Wits Brainwashers bash Midrand visitors
The team hope this win is the beginning of a record breaking season.
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.
Wits students travel home to cast their vote
Some Wits students opted to vote closer to home rather than the university’s campus voting stations
Environment not that important in SA
Members of the public seem uninterested in environmental issues.
Youth voters disillusioned as SA heads to the polls
Voters will cast their ballots on May 8. (more…)
Feeding the homeless people of Braamfontein
Wits student aims to eliminate poverty one slice of bread at a time. (more…)
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