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Department of Education_BOX0001_FLR0001_NOITEM_0010
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Department of Education BOX0001 FLR0001 NOITEM
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- 31 March 1992 (Creation)
- 1960s (Creation)
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1 pdf file
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Memorandum on political polling in South Africa, dated 31 March 1992. It outlines the use of polls in election campaigns, their historical accuracy, and their role in identifying swing voters, swing regions, and key issues. The memo notes that polls are notoriously inaccurate in predicting the outcome of elections, but they can provide valuable insights into campaign strategies and tactics. It reviews the historical validity of polls, their use in South African politics, and the challenges faced by market-based pollsters compared to international survey methods.
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- English
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- Latin
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ANC001
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ISAD(G)
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Draft
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Partial
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Language(s)
- English
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- Latin