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The only way to address South Africa’s problem of dwindling voter turnout is to fix the accountability problem. (File photo/MG)

This is why you should participate in Monday’s public consultation on electoral reform

The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel is holding a public consultation at the Gauteng legislature on 27 January

  • Des Erasmus
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Many sexual offences are still framed in ways that rest on discriminatory assumptions. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

ConCourt accused of taking too long to rule on crucial election case

The 2024 election will be the first time independent candidates will be allowed to run for office

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