The 2024 general elections could usher in major political changes in the country. If you're a young South African, News24 wants to hear what the upcoming elections mean to you and whether or not you'll be casting a vote.
The 2024 general elections could usher in major political change in the country. News24 want to hear from South African youth what the upcoming elections mean to them. The country's elusive youth vote is often the subject of divided political [email protected] Africa will mark 30 years of democracy in 2024. It will be a milestone year in South Africa's post-apartheid life, and it coincides with the general elections.
Some political pundits believe the 2024 polls could see a national coalition government for the first time in South Africa's history. Much has been said about the significance of next year's vote and why youth participation will be a crucial factor. The country has seen a dip in voter turnout across age groups in every election, but the most worrying signal for the Independent Electoral Commission of SA has been the continued decline of the youth vote.
Analysts and political parties have their own theories about what's behind voter apathy among young South Africans, but we want to hear it from the source. Will you or won't you be casting a vote in 2024?Write to us and your essay could appear on News24's website as a part of our upcoming youth series in June. The theme of the essay is:
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