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IEC invites public to discuss e-voting
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The Electoral Commission is inviting South Africans to participate in public consultations about potentially introducing electronic voting in the country.
To facilitate this process, the IEC has launched a discussion document outlining the possibilities of e-voting.
The consultations aim to improve the electoral process, enhance voter experience, increase accessibility, and reduce costs.
Yesterday the commission gave an update in Centurion on its preparations and other initiatives.
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo:
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To facilitate this process, the IEC has launched a discussion document outlining the possibilities of e-voting.
The consultations aim to improve the electoral process, enhance voter experience, increase accessibility, and reduce costs.
Yesterday the commission gave an update in Centurion on its preparations and other initiatives.
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo:
*sound*
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South African invited to wear bright socks for a cause on 19 September
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The Smile Foundation has launched its "Socks for Smiles" campaign to help kids in need.
The initiative aims to raise R2.5 million for 100 reconstructive surgeries.
On 19-September, South Africans are invited to wear bright socks and buy a R20 sticker to support the cause.
Every sticker sold brings joy and hope to children across the country.
The initiative aims to raise R2.5 million for 100 reconstructive surgeries.
On 19-September, South Africans are invited to wear bright socks and buy a R20 sticker to support the cause.
Every sticker sold brings joy and hope to children across the country.
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SA to co-host 2027 Cricket World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia
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South Africa will co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup with neighbours Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Cricket South Africa has confirmed that 44 matches will be played across 8 South African cities, while a further 10 matches will be staged in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The announcement came alongside the formation of the tournament's Local Organising Committee Board led by former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel:
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Cricket South Africa has confirmed that 44 matches will be played across 8 South African cities, while a further 10 matches will be staged in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The announcement came alongside the formation of the tournament's Local Organising Committee Board led by former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,373.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,976.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,373.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,976.00.
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