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IEC media briefing presentation

IEC voter weekend, the real story for journalists

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The IEC’s latest registration weekend gave journalists two important stories to tell. The first is the news story. South Africans responded strongly to the 20–21 June 2026 registration weekend, with close to 3 million voter interactions recorded. According to the IEC’s briefing, the voters’ roll has grown to 28.5 million registered voters, up from 27.7 million […]

Module 1

Module 1: How the elections work

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Overview of this module: The constitutional rights of voters, and the constitutional and legislative framework applicable to elections; The role and functions of key electoral institutions such as the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (“IEC”) and Electoral Court; How the mixed-voting system of proportional representation (“PR”) and first-past-the-post (“FPTP”) (ward candidates) works in South […]

Module 2

Module 2: The role of media during elections

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Overview of this module: The international law framework on the role of the media and the importance of access to information during elections. The regulatory framework and key provisions on elections relating to print and online media. The regulatory framework and key provisions on elections relating to broadcast media. Practical guidance for journalists covering the […]

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