LETTER: Electoral system overhaul is welcomed
But any changes must strengthen, not weaken, our democracy
17 February 2021 - 16:52
The announcement in parliament by home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi that the electoral system is to be reformed is to be welcomed.
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has been calling for an overhaul of our electoral system for some time, so as to allow at least some representatives to be directly elected while ensuring a proportional element remains as a means of ensuring overall vote shares are reflected in the number of seats won...
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