A vote of confidence: election management and public perceptions of electoral processes in South Africa
SOURCE: Journal of Public Administration
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2011
TITLE AUTHOR(S): J.Struwig, B.Roberts, L.E.Vivier
KEYWORDS: ELECTIONS, ELECTORAL SYSTEMS, PUBLIC OPINION, VOTER PARTICIPATION
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7244
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3436
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3436
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2011
TITLE AUTHOR(S): J.Struwig, B.Roberts, L.E.Vivier
KEYWORDS: ELECTIONS, ELECTORAL SYSTEMS, PUBLIC OPINION, VOTER PARTICIPATION
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7244
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3436
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3436
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Abstract
The aim of this article is to examine the performance of the Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa. The analysis not only confines itself to the 2011 local government elections, but also examines how the IEC, through the use of a Voter Participation Survey (VPS) and an Election Satisfaction Survey (ESS), has been evaluated by the voters over the past local government elections. Results from these surveys show overwhelming endorsement of the Electoral Commission alongside noteworthy generally positive attitudes regarding voting intention. However, despite the positive findings, signs of a growing sense of political disillusionment are evident among South Africans. The article examines some of the reasons for the disillusionment, places it in an international context where political values are changing, and also suggests ways for the IEC to address it going forward.-
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