The Independent Electoral Commission in partnership with Nations Development Programme is hosting a conference for African election management bodies to discuss the impact of social media on the integrity of elections.

It's currently underway for three days in Cape Town.

POWER Breakfast speaks to deputy chief electoral officer Masego Sheburi,

The Independent Electoral Commission in partnership with Nations Development Programme is hosting a conference for African election management bodies to discuss the impact of social media on the integrity of elections.
It's currently underway for three days in Cape Town.
POWER Breakfast speaks to deputy chief electoral officer Masego Sheburi,

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Impact of social media on the quality of elections

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Marlon Daniels, the national chairperson and chief whip of the Patriotic Alliance, has recently advocated for the removal or significant modification of South Africa’s Z83 employment application form. He joins POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on the POWER Breakfast show to talk about his concerns. Dr Anusha Naidoo, Acting deputy director-general of the department of public service & administration also joins in the conversation and defends the Z83 form, stating that its racial classification sections are mandated by the Employment Equity Act (EEA).

Marlon Daniels, the national chairperson and chief whip of the Patriotic Alliance, has recently advocated for the removal or significant modification of South Africa&rsquo;s Z83 employment application form. He joins POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on the POWER Breakfast show to talk about his concerns. Dr Anusha Naidoo, Acting deputy director-general of the department of public service &amp; administration also joins in the conversation and defends the Z83 form, stating that its racial classification sections are mandated by the Employment Equity Act (EEA).

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Wayne Sussman, Election analyst talks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on understanding bi-elections following Jarad Frimmel, the Ward Councillor for Ward 56 in the City of Tshwane, &nbsp;announcing his resignation, marking the end of his tenure as a representative of the community. With the resignation of a ward councillor, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is mandated to facilitate a by-election within 90 days to fill the vacant seat
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