Maxwell Maseko (PhD)

Media and Digital Governance. Member SA National Editors' Forum/SA Association of Public Administration and Management. These views are my own.

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

I share my thoughts on why introducing e-voting won't be easy in South Africa, although ideal. Based on a study by @HSRCza for @IECSouthAfrica #digitalDemocracy
#electronicvoting #Election2024
https://t.co/BgKyTRN3vT

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

https://t.co/ZMNFZ8LEis

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

Excited to be one of the speakers at this important event.

[IEC South Africa @IECSouthAfrica]

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA IS EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF VOTING 🗳️

The Electoral Commission is launching a public dialogue on electronic voting with a 3-day conference from March 10-12, 2025.

🔎 Based on @HSRCza research, we'll explore:
• Types of e-voting systems worldwide
• Countries that adopted & abandoned e-voting
• Pros and cons of e-voting
• Legal requirements & accessibility considerations
• Technology & financing needs

💬"We must investigate new approaches to improve the electoral process, voter experience, accessibility, and enable cost savings," says IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo.

🌐Join political parties, government officials, ICT experts, civil society, and international delegates in this important conversation!

Learn more: https://t.co/S5EBKjvbaz
📺 Catch the livestreams on YouTube & FB
#SAeVoting2025 #DigitalDemocracy #SouthAfrica

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

My latest article titled 'Voter Management Devices in South Africa's Elections, 2021-2024' has been published in the Journal of African Elections. It tracks the performance of the devices from their piloting to adoption.https://t.co/uNr2NceRxi

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

New Publication Alert!

Are South Africa’s Metropolitan Municipalities Failing to Effectively Use Social Media in Citizen Participation? An Analysis from Cape Town and Johannesburg

https://t.co/mM7ss98Cnq

#LocalGovernment #Democracy #CitizenParticipation #SocialMedia

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

New publication alert 📢

Effects of Digital Technologies on Africa’s Electoral Democracy: Perspectives from SA

https://t.co/YglEIP5YGK

#DigitalTechnologies #EVoting #Elections #VoterManagementDevices #SouthAfrica #Africa #IEC #HumanSciencesResearchCouncil #Democracy

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

New publication alert 📢

Understanding Digital Rights in An Era of Digital Politics in Africa

https://t.co/V5lIakb6PE

#DigitalTechnology #COVID19 #DigitalRights #Digital #politics #Africa #Democracy #IEC #HumanSciencesResearchCouncil

[News24 🇿🇦 @News24]

Maxwell Maseko has been tracking the performance of Voter Management Devices (VMDs) since their piloting in 2021 and unpacks whether SA will see the possible introduction of e-voting following the failure of the devices in the 2024 national election.

https://t.co/PHFm3BBn4A

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

My article in @TC_Africa about the good and bad of using digital voting technology in Africa. https://t.co/zgAZ1C143i

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

📢Publication alert. #DefendingDemocracy

[Pippa Norris @PippaN15]

A new draft research paper on cancel culture which may be of interest. Comments, critical and constructive, are very welcome. I'll post a brief thread shortly summarizing the main findings. Download: 👉https://t.co/el0ZKUzTu3

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

Below I bring together different views on social media use by government communicators in citizen engagement. #DigitalTransformation
#socialmedia #democracy #participation #Tayarisha #DigitalGovernance
https://t.co/ECTyoaUQ1x

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

Presenting virtually at the 27th IPSA World Congress in Argentina. I argued that despite the challenges of the digital divide, high data costs, etc, it would be a missed opportunity not to capitalise on the potential of digital technology to enhance public debate. #IPSA2023

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

@RoryPetzer I know, right?. 😃

[Tayarisha Wits @Tayarisha_Wits]

UPDATE: Tayarisha Lunch Box Series with Dr Maxwell Maseko
Please note the change in the speaker for the Tayarisha Lunch Box Series scheduled for Thursday 06 July 2023.

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

@gsibekoct Uwoah.

[Tayarisha Wits @Tayarisha_Wits]

INVITATION: The Tayarisha Lunchbox series is a convening of Tayarisha’s students, associates and partners with the aim to create a community of intellectuals to discuss innovative ideas on digital governance and related fields

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

@tayarishafrica @Wits_WSG @WitsCLM @geci @WeAreSatisfied @hlynge1979 Is there a link to register for this event?

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

@gsibekoct @clivesimpkins 😃

[Maxwell Maseko (PhD) @Maxido74]

@tandfonline Digital democracy and participation.