Will SA's 2024 Election be Free and Fair? Far from guaranteed - OUTA's Duvenage

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In this compelling interview with OUTA founder and CEO Wayne Duvenage, he raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of 2024's national and provincial elections in South Africa - and the ability of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to fulfil its role. OUTA has been scratching in some dark places in the national accounts where it uncovered a switch in funding away from the IEC towards political parties, which now receive well over R1.5bn a year from tax revenues. This interview highlights the importance of upholding democratic principles and ensuring transparency in the electoral process - something far from guaranteed in what is shaping up to be a watershed election for the young democracy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Jun 2023 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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