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Podcast: The Daily Discourse
Episode: Electoral reform in South Africa
Description: 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 Re...