🎥 Hear from @lindimazibuko, our Co-Founder & CEO, as she talks about the recent elections in an interview with @aldrinsampear on Newzroom Afrika (@newz405). 📊 Lindiwe explains the issues that came up, like delays and funding problems, and why supporting the election process is important. 🗳️ Watch the full interview Newzroom Afrika’s YouTube channel. #GetCivicsSavvy with #Futurelect and #VoteWithPurpose 🌍🗳️ #SAelections24
🗳️ Curious about how seats are allocated in South Africa’s National Assembly and provincial legislatures? It’s all about the numbers! 🔢🇿🇦 Here’s a simple breakdown: Total Seats in National Assembly: ✴️ The National Assembly has 400 seats. Seat Types: ✴️ 200 seats are regional list seats. ✴️ 200 seats are national list seats. How Seats are Allocated: ✴️Total votes divided by total number of seats (400). ✴️To avoid fractions, one seat is added, making it 401. ✴️Calculating how many votes are needed for a seat. Want to learn more about the voting process and how your vote counts? Check out our educational videos at the @futurelectorg link in bio. #GetCivicsSavvy with #Futurelect and #VoteWithPurpose #SAelections24
📢 Engaging with the government doesn’t stop with elections! 🗳️ Your input matters year-round. Here’s how to get involved: ✍️ Write to your local MP or parliamentary committee. 🗣️ Lobby MPs to include your concerns. 🏢 Visit a constituency office. 📃 Start a petition. 🗓️ Attend ward committee meetings. 👮♂️ Join your community policing forum. 🏫 Run for your child’s school governing body. Together, we can shape a better future! 🇿🇦 Join our campaign, and you could win a PS5! Visit our pinned post for details. Learn more on our YouTube channel (link in bio). 📺 #GetCivicsSavvy #Futurelect #VoteWithPurpose #ActiveCitizen #SAelections24
Curious about election mathematics? Let’s break it down for you! 🔢 In the 2024 🇿🇦 elections, the number of votes needed to win one parliamentary seat depends on how many people actually vote. Here’s how it works: How Seats are Allocated: ✴️ The number of votes cast is divided by 401 seats. ✴️ This determines how many votes are needed to win one seat in parliament. ✴️ With independent candidates now able to contest, seat allocation starts with the regional list of seats for independents. Want to learn more about the voting process and how your vote counts? Check out our educational videos on YouTube at the link in bio. #GetCivicsSavvy with #Futurelect and #VoteWithPurpose #SAelections24
🌍🗳️ During the negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa, one key focus was creating a fair and inclusive electoral system for our new democracy. The proportional representation (PR) system was chosen to ensure every vote counts and all voices are heard. Curious to learn more about how elections work? Check out our YouTube channel for educational videos at the link in bio. 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
🗳️ Election Mathematics 🇿🇦 For the first time, independent candidates are part of South Africa’s national and provincial elections. Here’s how this affects seat allocation in the National Assembly: 📍 Regional Seats: The process starts by allocating seats for independent candidates in each region. 🧮 Population-Based Seats: Each province gets seats based on its population. For example, Gauteng has 48 out of the 200 regional seats. 📊 Calculating the Quota: To find out how many votes are needed for one seat, the total votes in the region are divided by the number of seats. Want to learn more about how your vote counts? Check out our educational videos on YouTube at the link in bio. #GetCivicsSavvy with #Futurelect and #VoteWithPurpose #SAelections24
🗳️ Don’t underestimate the power of your vote! 🇿🇦✨ While it may seem like just one vote among millions, in South Africa’s proportional representation system, every vote counts.📈 Your vote makes a big difference in determining who gets a seat in parliament. 🏛️ Let’s call it what it is: Election Mathematics! 🧮 Want to learn more about how your vote counts? Check out our educational videos on our YouTube channel at our link in bio. #SAelections24 #VoteWithPurpose #GetCivicsSavvy #Futurelect
Beyond coalition governments, political parties can collaborate through confidence and supply agreements. In these arrangements, smaller parties support a minority government on crucial votes in exchange for policy concessions. Learn more on our YouTube channel (link in bio). 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
🌍🗳️ In South Africa’s parliamentary elections, each political party submits a list of candidates to the IEC before the elections. These lists must meet constitutional requirements, ensuring candidates have no criminal record, are over 18, and are not rehabilitated insolvent. Citizens can even scrutinise and object to candidates who don’t meet the criteria. Curious to learn more about how elections work? Check out our YouTube channel for educational videos at the link in bio. 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
🗳️ What is democracy? Let’s break it down together! 🌍✨ With the recent elections in South Africa this week, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the importance of democracy and the power of your vote. Understanding our democratic roots helps us appreciate the significance of participating in elections. Download the Futurelect app, free on iOS, Google Play, and Huawei App Stores. Or visit our YouTube channel for more educational videos at our link in bio. #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy #VoteWithPurpose 🗳️
South Africa’s 2024 election outcome underscores the need for collaboration and active citizenry, especially as we prepare for potential coalition or multi-party government. Our latest video breaks down how coalition governments work and why they’re crucial for democracy. Watch more videos on our YouTube channel to gain insights (link in bio)! ✨📺 #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
It’s crucial to understand how elected representatives govern when no party wins an outright majority in South Africa. Coalition governments play a key role in making laws and policies, ensuring a diverse range of interests are represented. Learn more about the impact of coalition governments on our YouTube channel (link in bio). 🎥✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
Coalition governments have their challenges. Sometimes, they may not truly represent the voters’ will. Parties often form coalitions through negotiations without involving their supporters, which can leave voters feeling sidelined. During campaigns, parties might not disclose which other parties they are willing to work with, limiting the information available to voters. Visit our YouTube channel at the link in bio to get more insights! 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
When political parties come together to form a coalition government, they negotiate an agreement outlining their priorities and decision-making protocols. While there are no strict guidelines, it’s crucial for parties to ensure efficient negotiations. Delve deeper into the intricacies of coalition agreements and their impact at the link in bio! 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
Coalition governments offer many benefits to voters. They bring together leaders with diverse ideas and perspectives, ensuring a wide range of interests are represented. This diversity is a sign of a maturing democracy, enhancing decision-making processes. Visit our YouTube channel to get more insights at the link in bio! 📺🌟 #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
In South Africa, passing laws in parliament requires a simple majority. When one party holds an outright majority, it’s easier to pass bills. But in a coalition, parties must work together, navigating diverse policy positions to secure the votes needed. Discover more about coalition dynamics on our YouTube channel. 🎥✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
As South Africa anticipates the formation of a potential coalition government, understanding the process behind it is key. When no party wins an outright majority, negotiations begin to form a coalition government. Political parties have a limited time to come to agreements, shaping the future of governance. Learn more about these negotiations and their significance at the link bio! 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
🌍🗳️ After the elections in South Africa, seats in parliament are allocated based on the proportion of votes each party receives. Parties then assign these seats to candidates on their list. These internal processes are handled by the parties themselves but must follow the rules they’ve set. Elected representatives in the National Assembly will then elect the president. Curious to learn more about how elections work? Check out our YouTube channel for educational videos at the link in bio. 📺✨ #Futurelect #SAelections24 #GetCivicsSavvy
