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Advert Repository

The Political Advert Repository (PAdRe or Padre) is an IEC initiative, supported by Media Monitoring Africa (MMA). This initiative is in line with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ Guidelines On Access To Information And Elections In Africa.

Political Advert Repository
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (the IEC) an independent organisation established under chapter nine of the Constitution.

It conducts elections to the National Assembly, provincial legislatures and municipal councils. It has a mandate to ensure free and fair elections.

As part of that mandate, the IEC promotes access to information in the elections, and the Padre is an initiative that supports access to information by providing a repository for official political party adverts that can be accessed by the public.

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The views and opinions expressed on PAdRe are solely those as put forward by the registered Political Parties in the National Election and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MMA or IEC.MMA or the IEC make no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information on PAdRe and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.