Apathy, Covid and long weekend will add up to deserted polling stations, say analysts

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Apathy, Covid and long weekend will add up to deserted polling stations, say analysts
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A low turnout is likely in the elections on Monday because of disenchment with politicians and the fact that it's a long weekend

Andiswa Mesatywa was 20 and in her first year at university when she voted for the first time in 1999.

“It was an exciting moment that I will always treasure. We were filled with so much hope then,” said the Cape Town mother of two...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day or Financial Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.

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