Through a 1997 Declaration on Gender and Development, Southern African Development Community (Sadc) countries are mandated to establish policy and institutional frameworks for advancing gender equality. The Sadc member-States are implored to do so by setting up advisory systems with government and non-governmental organisations to monitor gender issues. It is an uphill task considering how
Six political parties in Nelson Mandela Bay have collectively lodged an objection with the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC), seeking a two-day extension to the deadline set to file disputes.
The Electoral Commission reassures the integrity of the election process, addressing concerns and allegations of vote rigging by political parties and promising transparency