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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86163, member: 27"] Sweeping voting rule shakeups could rewire how ballots happen, rattling party playbooks, public trust, and election costs nationwide. EFF voting overhaul pitch [LIST] [*]The Economic Freedom Fighters rolled out a one-day mega ballot idea. [*]Supporters say it lumps national, provincial, and local picks together. [*]Another plank pushes automatic signup at age eighteen. [*]That setup also treats voting as a legal must. [/LIST] Money and youth turnout angle [LIST] [*]Godrich Gardee flagged crushing campaign bills during separate vote cycles. [*]He says stacked ballots slash spending that punishes smaller crews. [*]Julius Malema pitches an easier entry to hook checked-out young voters. [*]The pitch also throws shade at the Independent Electoral Commission. [/LIST] DA fires back on legality [LIST] [*]The Democratic Alliance swatted the plan as legally shaky. [*]They point to charter rules demanding sign-up before ballots count. [*]Critics warn mashed races blur local problems like water fixes. [*]Another gripe frames it as a quiet power grab. [/LIST] Public reaction runs hot and cold [LIST] [*]South African voters spar online over savings versus risk. [*]Fans cheer fewer voting days, cutting the hassle and tax burden. [*]Skeptics fear forced signups invite scams or mess. [*]Older voices stress rural lines could choke stations. [/LIST] Turnout slump and trust worries [LIST] [*]South Africa keeps battling weak participation and shaky confidence. [*]Recent polls slid well below past highs. [*]Youth engagement lags hardest, dragged by apathy and signup friction. [*]Opponents argue that schooling beats mandates for rebuilding faith. [/LIST] Political timing and next steps [LIST] [*]The Economic Freedom Fighters angle this push toward the upcoming local races. [*]Leaders frame themselves as watchdogs poking election managers. [*]Rivals say rewrites demand charter changes and broad buy-in. [*]Lawmakers may eyeball rulebooks while the fight simmers. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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