A comparative analysis of Botswana and South African election days

Friday, May 16, 2014

South Africans turned out in large numbers to cast their votes. PIC RICHARD MOLEOFE

Having gone to observe the South African elections on May 7, I have done a critical comparative analysis of what goes on in that country and Botswana on election days. I am not looking at the entire electoral process because it would rather be too long and tedious to do within the available space and however, Election Day is always the climax of the entire electoral process.

The objective of this analysis is to expose the gaps and the good attributes that exist in the systems of the two countries. I have identified seven critical points that need attention in this comparison. This will help inform Botswana in the next gen elections.

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A comparative analysis of Botswana and South African election days

Relay team hunts elusive gold

Nico launch late Houdini act

GU face Galaxy hurdle in title defence

Tables turn on disciplined forces

Softball constitution under scrutiny

Bodybuilders ready to flex muscles

UB Rhinos on the charge

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