‘.ANC:+GNU+will+be+divided+by+percentage+of+votes:+no+boxes+will+be+displayed.’ Proposal: The African National Congress (ANC) and the GNU Party will divide parliamentary seats based on the percentage of votes they receive in the upcoming elections. No boxes will be displayed on the ballot paper, eliminating the need for voters to fill in circles or boxes. Rationale: * Fairer Representation: This method ensures that parties receive a fair share of seats proportionate to their support among voters. It eliminates the potential for strategic voting, where voters fill in boxes to ensure that their preferred party receives a certain number of seats. * Simpler Voting Process: By removing boxes from the ballot paper, the voting process becomes simpler and more accessible for voters. It eliminates potential confusion and errors that could arise from filling in boxes incorrectly. * Increased Transparency: With no boxes to display, there can be no allegations of ballot stuffing or other forms of electoral manipulation. The results will be based solely on the number of votes cast for each party. Implementation: * The ballot paper will list the names of the participating parties. * Voters will simply write the name of their preferred party in the space provided. * After the votes are counted, the total number of seats will be allocated to each party based on the percentage of votes they received. Benefits: * More Accurate Representation: This method ensures that parliament accurately reflects the will of the people. * Reduced Voter Confusion: The simpler voting process minimizes confusion and errors, leading to more accurate results. * Increased Voter Turnout: By making voting easier, this method could encourage more people to participate in the democratic process. Conclusion: The proposal to divide seats based on the percentage of votes without displaying boxes on the ballot paper offers several advantages, including fairer representation, simpler voting, and increased transparency. By eliminating the potential for strategic voting and allegations of electoral manipulation, this method will strengthen the integrity of the electoral system and ensure that the results reflect the true will of the electorate.In pursuit of forming a National Unity Government (GNU), the ANC has outlined fundamental principles and proposed a basic minimum program of priorities for participating parties.In pursuit of forming a National Unity Government (GNU), the ANC has outlined fundamental principles and proposed a basic minimum program of priorities for participating parties. Fundamental Principles: * Respect for the Constitution and Bill of Rights * Non-racial and non-sexist society * Peaceful and safe environment for women and children * Integrity, good governance, and accountability * Public interest over party politics Basic Minimum Program of Priorities: * Strengthen local government * Promote inclusive economic growth * Combat racism, sexism, tribalism, and intolerance * Strengthen law enforcement and national security * Foreign policy based on human rights, national interest, and peaceful conflict resolution GNU Modalities: * Consensus-based decision-making * Mechanisms for dispute resolution * Formation of a GNU Political Council for consultation and progress monitoring Party Participation: * IFP has confirmed participation in the GNU. * DA has yet to make a firm decision. * NFP is considering cooperation with the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that the upcoming provincial elections will see a change in the way votes are counted and displayed. In a statement released on Thursday, the IEC said that the new system will see votes being divided by percentage, rather than being displayed in boxes as in previous elections. “This change has been made in order to provide greater transparency and accuracy in the results,” said IEC spokesperson Kate Bapela. Bapela said that under the old system, it was possible for parties to inflate their vote count by packing votes into specific boxes. “The new system will eliminate this possibility and ensure that the results are a true reflection of the will of the people,” she said. The new system will be used for the first time in the upcoming provincial elections, which are scheduled to take place on 27 October 2021.