My Vote Counts

Last month we marked the fifth anniversary of the groundbreaking Political Funding Act (PFA) by launching version 2 of #WhoseVoteCounts. It's the only platform that collates all available South African political funding data, public and private, into a single, analysable and comparative format. 👇myvotecounts.org.za/whose-vote-cou…

VACANCY! Action Appointments is recruiting an Advocacy Lead for @MVC_SA, based in Cape Town. For more information, visit the link below: actionappointments.co.za/vacancies/my-v… #Hiring #AdvocacyLead #Campaigns #Politics #Communications #NGOJobs

In the weeks before an election, candidates need votes more than residents need candidates. A community manifesto is how organised wards use that moment — before the campaign starts. The window for 2026 is open. Read how to build one 👉🏽 bit.ly/3QZ2MsB #DemocracyFromBelow #LGE2026 #PeoplesPower

As part of out ongoing work on Intra-Party Democracy, our Researcher Ramakwe Pule assessed the state of the DA's internal democracy using its federal congress. businessday.co.za/opinion/2026-0…

We're looking for an event management service to help us with a pan-African conference in Money in Politics in Accra, Ghana. Details here: shorturl.at/eVlzZ

Whose Vote Counts II. Launching 22 April 2026.

If the IEC is meant to be independent, the appointment process cannot be a 🔎 mystery. MVC breaks down what happened in 2025 here: bit.ly/3XKrRrn #BeInformed #Transparency #KnowMore

Funny how it's only now👀 “one-member, one-vote” is a "radical proposal". When that is precisely what we’ve been arguing for all along. Better late than never, we guess 🧐 bit.ly/3XIOigx read what we said! #Beinformed

Want to know how the 2025 IEC commissioners were really appointed?🧐 MVC mapped the whole process here: bit.ly/3XKrRrn #Beinformed #Transparency

We’re hiring 🎒. Do you care about where and how money influences our politics? Or how power moves in our democracy - you should join us! MVC is looking for a Project Coordinator for Money in Politics bit.ly/4pOi1kf #MoneyInPolitics #JoinUs

Want to help build community power ahead of the 2026 local elections? My Vote Counts is recruiting a Campaign Intern for our Democracy from Below campaign. If you care about democracy, organising and social justice, apply here: bit.ly/3MktV6L #PeoplesPower

We know you missed this! 👀 Last week, the CSERP launched a position paper that you should read if you have been thinking about 🧐 electoral reform. #Accountability

What if fixing South Africa’s politics isn’t about new leaders but a new system? The CSERP's new paper argues it’s time to rebuild democracy from the ground up. Read it here: bit.ly/3LtHEYA and decide what “people power” should really mean. #Accountability

Yesterday, #CSERP launched their position paper. Have you ever wondered what it would take to make “The people shall govern” real again? The position paper argues what could. Read it here: bit.ly/3LtHEYA #accountability

Want to understand how the #MTBPS impacts you? Join our public debrief on 12 Nov, 7pm. Experts across sectors will break it down in plain language. Because budgets aren't just numbers, they're about people. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/4SHN5X2X

Hey @MTNza. You can take @ICASA_org to the High Court for saying you have “significant market power” in the telecoms space, but people know the truth! Have a look at the poll results below 👇🏿👇🏿

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has resolved to recommend three names to the National Assembly for possible appointment to serve as Commissioners at the @IECSouthAfrica

📢: The fight for transparency continues! MVC has applied for leave to appeal the W.Cape High Court’s judgment dismissing our challenge to the PFA & we wrote to the President for reasons behind the decision to double donation limits. Read: bit.ly/4h8xp7W #MoneyInPolitics

Want a short explanation of our report? @dailymaverick and @becsplanb made an explainer video that breaks down the key points and explains why disclosure rules matter. Watch: youtu.be/NXCepVnxp1E . Here is the report: bit.ly/47ocACx #MoneyInPolitics #Transperancy

Two Friday Fun Facts 😎 1. MVC has a WhatsApp channel. Are you following us🧐? whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb… 2. We have a shop for our hoodies, it's sweater weather somewhere - be prepared 🧥 myvotecounts.org.za/shop/