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Regulation: South African General Elections - Independent and Fair -…
Regulation: South African General Elections - Independent and Fair
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
The supreme law of the land
No other law or action is above or can go against the Constitution
Elections
Legislation that regulates elections of the National Assembly, provincial legislatures and municipal councils
Electoral Act 73 of 1998 Invitation to Make Representations Gazetted 28 July 2023
Electoral Act 73 of 1998 Proposed Amendments to the Regulations published under the Act 28 Gazetted July 2023
Electoral Amendment Act, 1 of 2023
Govt Gazette 42289 Commencement of 2019 Electoral Laws Amendment Act
Electoral Act 73 of 1998 as Amended
Govt Gazette 42176 Act 1 of Electoral Laws Amendment Act 2019
Electoral Act 73 of 1998 including Regulations
Electoral Commission (IEC)
Obligations
Manage elections (national, provincial and municipal legislative bodies)
Ensure elections are free and fair
Declare results of elections
Compile and maintain a voters' roll
Electoral Court
Electoral Court Rules: Disputes and Complaints
Electoral Court Rules: Proceedings
Oversees Electoral Commission and the conduct of elections
Status similar to division of the High Court
Investigates allegations against members of IEC
Independent of the government
Electoral Commission Act 51 of 1996 including Regulations
Electoral Commission Act: Amendment to Regulations for the Registration of Political Parties
Duties
Compile and maintain a register of parties
Research electoral matters
Develop electoral expertise and technology
Review electoral laws
Promote voter education
Declare results within 7 days
Appoint appropriate public administrations to conduct elections