Growth and Democracy
South African poll declared ‘free and fair’
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- 23 May 2011
The concluded local government elections in South Africa have been declared free and fair, with the Independent Electoral Commission taking all credit for yet another successful poll.
• Local govt poll overall successful
Zille to receive Geiger Award
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- 20 May 2011
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille is the latest recipient of the 2011 Abraham Geiger Award for individuals who have made great strides towards openness, courage, tolerance, and freedom of thought.
• Suzman: a fearless voice stilled
Local government poll overall successful
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- 19 May 2011
South Africa’s local government elections went well in most parts of the country, with the Independent Electoral Commission confident of reaching its 40% voter turnout target.
• New political party as poll nears
Municipal elections: facts and figures
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- 17 May 2011
Did you know that in the 2011 municipal government election, a total of 121 political parties and a record number of 748 independent candidates will take part? Read up on more interesting facts and figures.
• South Africans will vote for change
Towards gender equality in South Africa
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- 16 May 2011
Members of several women’s groups in South Africa are taking the initiative to improve their situation, and are contributing to the drafting of the proposed Gender Equality Bill.
• Women’s rights in SA to advance
Municipal elections: fact file
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- 11 May 2011
South Africa's 2011 local government elections will take place on 18 May. Use our handy fact file to make sure you know when, where and how to vote.
• South Africans will vote for change
Aviation, maritime careers for youth
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- 10 May 2011
The Eastern Cape provincial government is on a mission to encourage youngsters to enlist for a range of newly established aviation and maritime learnerships.
• Siren of the SA skies
