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Thukela Local Government Election 29 May 1996
In preparation for the Thuleka local government elections on May 29th 1996, this newsletter was distributed in order to educate Thuleka residents to participate and vote. Information such as voting rules and instructions and functions of the offices up for election are supplemented with illustrations reinforcing this basic elections knowledge. This newsletter was published by the Institute for Democracy in Africa in 1996 and is written in both English and Zulu.
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Election news for regional councils 3 and 4
Election news for Regional Councils 3 and 4 in South Africa focuses on the 1996 regional council elections. In this issue, election day procedures, the ballot paper, results process, proportional representation, and the composition of regional elections are all covered in English and Dutch.
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Pre-Election Technical Assistance Mission, Chad, 1 - 24 November 1995
This report summarizes the pre-election technical assistance provided by IFES in Chad prior to elections in 1996. The report summarizes the on-the-spot assistance provided by IFES, the development of an electoral calendar and efforts devoted to voter registration. The report also includes a list of problems with the planned elections ranging from political and institutional problems to questions about security. The report concludes with recommendations for elections in Chad. Included with the report are several documents concerning electoral law, regulations and the constitution of Chad.
November 30, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voting Times
The August/September edition of the Voting Times is headlined by the upcoming November 1st, 1995 individual and party elections in South Africa. “Democracy Comes Home” is the featured article that details both when and how to vote, sample ballots, and further information regarding local campaigns and expected candidate behavior. Voting Times is a published by Project Vote and emphasizes the importance of voter participation in a free and fair election.
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Election and Political Party Law
Local Government Election Regulations
Local Government Election Regulations
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Your Last Chance to Register
“Your Last Chance to Register” is a political flyer intended to remind South Africans that April 28th 1995 is the last day to register to vote in local elections. The flyer indicates how to register as well as what the positive and negative aspects of voting are. One example of a positive reason to vote is the ability to support the “RDP,” the African National Congress’ Reconstruction and Development Programme. A version in Afrikaans is also provided.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Register Today!
This brief flyer reminds South African voters that April 28th 1995 is the last day to register for the November 1st local elections. Also included is a registration form. This literature was part of an effort to inspire high voter turnout for the 1995 local election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters' Roll Registration Form for Community Elections
This document contains a voter registration form for the 1995 South African community election as well as a flyer encouraging South African’s to register to vote. The one page flyer also mentions issues that elected community officials will deal with.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Let's Vote Again
Let's Vote Again is a publication focusing on voter registration prior to the 1995 local government elections in South Africa. Made available by the Task Group for Local Government Elections, this document emphasizes the need for citizen's to register to vote to make sure their communities have a chance to be adequately represented at the local level. Information is presented in a storyboard format and key messages are in English as well as 5 local languages.