In preparation of the national Election Day in South Africa in May 7th, Google has launched a South African elections hub.
It is the latest out of the more than 40, Google has built around the world, and is meant to function as a one-stop site for voters to access election-related information, including party and candidate information, where to vote, real-time election news, search trends, and some of the most engaging elections-related YouTube videos from a wide range of political parties, media and civil society.
Google has worked with media, civil society organizations and political parties, enabling them to use technology to innovate during the elections, and allow voters and politicians to share, discuss, and make informed decisions.