Suchergebnisse

Khabele Matlosa: Evolution of electoral governance in South Africa : prelude to the post-Apartheid era 10. - Mcebisi Ndletyana: The making of the Independent Electoral Commission, 1993-1997 26. - Mashupye Maserumule: Pre-poll preparations 75. - Brown Bavusile Maaba: Free at last! 102. - Khela Shubane: Inaugural local elections : an imperfect start 122. - Xolela Mangcu: Local government : the last frontier towards democratisation 145. - Brutus Malada: Voter education in post-Apartheid South Africa 161. - Nompumelelo Runji: Widening access and enabling franchise 179. - Michael Milazi: Evolution of South Africa's electoral jurisprudence 205. - Claude Kabemba: International engagements 227

In response to the invitation of the Higher Presidential Elections Commission (HPEC), EISA deployed a mission to witness and assess the integrity of the first round and run-off of the presidential elections held in the Arab Republic of Egypt on 23-24 May 2012 and 16-27 June 2012 respectively. Presents in detail its findings and makes recommendations for the improvement of future electoral processes

The entire electoral process commanded a high level of public confidence. The campaign took place in an open and peaceful environment with no restrictions on freedoms of association or expression. However, the lack of comprehensive and effective campaign finance regulations raised certain concerns among many OSCE/ODIHR EAM interlocutors about transparency, particularly for non-parliamentary parties. (…) Only 15 per cent of all candidates were women and there are no legal requirements to promote their participation. There were no women represented on the Electoral Commission. (ODIHR/Pll)