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Your Guide to the Local Government Elections
“Your Guide to the Local Government Election” provides information to South African voters explaining the importance of local governance and what the registration and voting process is like. The book was issued in response to survey data that suggested many first time South African voters lacked a clear understanding of the election process. The 1995 publication was made possible in part by USAID, the European Community and the International Development and Research Center.
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Register now!
“Register Now” was produced by Black Sash, the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, and the South African Council of Churches in 1995 in order to urge South Africans to vote in the October local elections. Not only does this document repeatedly promote the importance of voter participation, but ensures voter confidentiality. Provided is a description of the electoral procedure as well as voter registration information.
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Technikon SA & Chris
“Technikon and Chris SA” is a story booklet that was sponsored by International Business Machines (IBM) of South Africa and published by Solidarity Publications. The booklet was released in 1995, the same year as the South African local elections, and was aimed at educating the public on the election process. The piece also tries to enhance voter efficacy by indicating all of the beneficial aspects of voting.
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Guide to Local Government Elections
“The Guide to Local Government Elections” training manual published in 1995 focuses on the concepts and implication of local governance in South Africa’s North West Province. The manual was released on the eve of democratization in rural South Africa and provides a wealth of information on the importance of local government and the overall election process. “The Guide,” was intended to educate the public on governmental procedures and assist with educating voters regarding the issues of the upcoming local elections.
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Inye kuphela indlela eyiyo onokufumana ngayo oko ukufunayo.
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Compendium of Reports on Technical Assistance to Tajikistan
This report discusses the special elections called for in Tajikistan in 1994. The report summarizes IFES findings concerning the legal framework and administrative procedures which were implemented in conducting the election and assessing the overall environment in which the elections took place.
February 28, 1995
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
Election and Political Party Law
Local Government Election Regulations
Local Government Election Regulations
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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.