The IEC's Got Their Work Cut Out For Them

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This week's edition of the Burning Platform kicks off with the thoughts of Sandile and Nono, two members of the youth who share their opinions of South Africa's political landscape. Gareth is then joined by Masego Sheburi, the IEC's Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, who explains the process the Commission is undergoing as it prepares for the 8 May elections. Nando's · The Burning Platform

4 Apr 2019 English South Africa Politics · News Various

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