On 30 June 2020, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, held the tenth in a series of discussions, which are now open to the public. In June 2020, South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled the electoral act unconstitutional, for failing to permit individuals to run for a seat in the national or provincial legislatures. No doubt, the Court’s ruling will have significant implications for South African politics – especially for the upcoming national elections slated for 2024. For individuals who have been left outside of party politics, the Constitutional Court’s new ruling represents an opportunity to engage with the system, launch an election campaign of their own, and vie for a seat in the legislature. For voters, apathetic ones especially, the court’s ruling will expand the pool of candidates offering them more choices at the ballot box. The Democracy and Civic Engagement Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, convened a discussion on the judgment and its implications for South African politics.

Theme: Elections in South Africa: Will individual candidacy change the game?

Moderator: Thomas White- Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria

Panelists:
• Prof Ivor Sarakinsky- Wits Graduate School of Governance
• Dr Sithembile Mbete- Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
• Mr Bulelani Mkhohliswa- New Nation Movement
• Ms Olufunto Akinduro- International IDEA

For more information, visit www.chr.up.ac.za

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