What is Democracy?

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A new feature on The Gareth Cliff Show kicks off, to talk about the meaning of democracy in South Africa. Masego Sheburi - Deputy CEO of the IEC - joins Gareth Cliff and Bakh’abantu Gaqa to discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the IEC within the process. Masego also answers questions from citizens locally and abroad on where to vote, registration processes, special votes, and more.

5 Dec 2023 English South Africa Politics · Government

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