De Lille launches SMS link to voters

Fiery politician Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats in South Africa, has launched an SMS based service to keep in contact with her voters, according to Business Day.

"She describes the service as "the revolutionary digital democracy forum" which involves cellular technology using text messaging known as SMS (short message service) "to engage the public on matters of national interest".

"The SMS technology is synchronized with the Independent Democrats website at www.id.org.za where all SMS messages comments and concerns can be viewed as it scrolls along the ID homepage."

De Lille said SMS polls would be conducted whereby South Africans "can instantly vote on controversial subjects". The party too can reply to voters - for example call a rally by SMS about a public issue."

emily | 4:20 PM | SMS and Politics |
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