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On November 4 2026, politicians will not only be asking for a mandate to govern, but they will also be asking people to trust them with power to control life saving essentials for all. / Bongiwe Mchunu

Tessa Dooms | Local government elections a matter of life and death

Rivonia Circle Team September 17, 2026

Local government elections are often referred to as “basic services” elections. While this is true, housing, sanitation, water and electricity are more than basic services,

Registering is important, voting is essential, but organising is where real power begins. / Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi

Tessa Dooms | Don’t just mobilise – organise!

Rivonia Circle Team September 10, 2026

In the 2024 elections, out of the 27.67-million registered voters, 17.7% were voters below the age of 30 and yet voter turnout among this demographic

Electoral Reform ToT | 15 May 2025: KwaZulu Natal (DBN) w/ Eastern Cape

Rivonia Circle Team May 15, 2025

The Electoral Reform Training of Trainers (ToT) forms part of the continuous Electoral Reform work of the Rivonia Circle in partnership with the South African

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