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The South African Constitution provides for the right to vote in section 19; and this right is couched in language which limits it to South African citizens. On the other hand, other civil and political rights found in the Constitution of South Africa – such as the rights of freedom of expression and association – are not limited to citizens. In a selection of other countries, too – including African countries, such as Malawi and Namibia – non-citizens have a conditional right to vote. It is trite that a particular and severe form of vulnerability exists for those who do not have the vote – including children, non-citizens, and prisoners.
As South Africa is due to hold its seventh democratic elections, and on its 30th anniversary of democracy, a few questions relating to the right to vote arise.
For example
- Should the right to vote be extended beyond citizenry?
- If it were to be extended, would different provisions have to be made for this right at the levels of local, provincial and national government?
- If the current status quo were to be maintained, how would the rights of those excluded from voting be protected?
The practical details are as follows:
Date: 10th – 11th June 2024
Venue: University of Johannesburg, STH Buntting Road Campus, Kerzner conference Room
Please RSVP to Mrs Naomi Hove naomi@saifac.org.za.
Your participation on this important occasion would be greatly appreciated.
Here you will find the program for download: SAIFAC Conference Programme 2024 .pdf
