Independent Electoral Commission

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:accessibility ensures polling stations are accessible
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:African_Union
gptkb:Commonwealth_of_Nations
gptkb:International_Foundation_for_Electoral_Systems
gptkbp:cabinet_member gptkb:Glen_Mashinini
gptkbp:community_engagement holds public meetings
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:election gptkb:election
provincial elections
national elections
collaborates with NGOs
committed to free and fair elections
ensures clarity and simplicity
invites local and international observers
provides materials in multiple languages
gptkbp:election_result published online
verified by independent auditors
gptkbp:election_year every five years
from 7 AM to 9 PM
gptkbp:established gptkb:1996
gptkbp:function manage electoral processes
gptkbp:funding government budget
gptkbp:gender promotes women's participation
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Pretoria
gptkbp:historical_significance first elections in 1994 post-apartheid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Independent Electoral Commission
gptkbp:is_debated_in handles electoral disputes
gptkbp:is_respected_by works to build trust in electoral processes
gptkbp:legal_framework gptkb:Electoral_Act_1998
gptkb:Constitution_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:notable_release within 48 hours after voting ends
gptkbp:partnerships with civil society organizations
gptkbp:public_awareness conducts campaigns
gptkbp:registration mandatory
online available
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:Parliament_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:responsible_for overseeing elections
gptkbp:security ensures safe voting environment
gptkbp:staff approximately 1,000
gptkbp:type independent body
gptkbp:uses_technology electronic voting machines
results management system
gptkbp:voter_turnout influences democracy
gptkbp:website www.elections.org.za
gptkbp:youth_engagement targets young voters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1996_Constitution_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4