The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP) is urging South Africans to take part in reforming the country’s electoral system. The Panel has been tasked with investigating, consulting and making recommendations with respect to the broad rules governing the manner in which the citizens select their leaders and how power is subsequently distributed amongst contestants at all levels of government. In order to determine what an appropriate electoral system for South Africa would look like, the ERCP has adopted seven guiding principles: Inclusivity, Fairness, Simplicity, Accountability, Electoral Manageability, Transparency & Stability through Efficient Government.

Last week, the Electoral Refrom Consultation Panel released a discussion paper will serve as the foundation for the public hearings in the coming months and outlines the key concepts related to electoral system design in South Africa. The report unpacks our History, System Design, Constitutional provisions and the role public submission will play in building the next reform. To help us understand the report, we are joined by…

Guest: Adv. Richard K Sizani - Chairperson of the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel