ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has won back his credibility by securing a clear mandate from the party’s National Executive Committee to form a government of national unity, said Dr Michael Louis founder and chair of the Independent Candidate Association. While many people have been disillusioned with Ramaphosa’s leadership over the […]
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ConCourt ruling leaves independent candidates at disadvantage
The Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed a challenge to the Electoral Amendment Act by the Independent Candidate Association (ICA) which argued that the law required independent candidates to win many more votes than political parties in order to secure a seat. Dr Michael Louis chairman of the ICA said in […]
Commission’s report advances ideal of government by the people
By Dr Michael Louis, One South Africa On Tuesday a conference was held entitled “Real power to the people” with the theme “Electoral Reform for Community Based Governance.” The hosts were the School of Social Innovation and Governance, One South Africa Movement and the School of Governance. The facilitator was […]
OSA welcomes local government elections, ready to support independents
“This is the start of a great transition birthing. Green shoots are all around us,” said elated Christian marketplace leader and One South Africa (OSA) movement activist Dr Mike Louis following yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that local government elections are going ahead on October 27. Louis was at […]