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THE  CONSTITUTION AND THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING ELECTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

ØThe Constitution : Chapter 1, Section 1(a)-(d). It includes all civil and political relating to elections such as the freedom of the media and the right to vote.

ØThe Bill of Rights : Freedom of conscience, Freedom of expression, Freedom of assembly, demonstration, pickets and protest and Freedom of association.

The Electoral Commission Act : Act No.51 of 1996 – establishment of the Electoral Commission to manage National, Provincial