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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: The ‘No Vote’ party: Why most South Africans might opt out

Source: Daily Maverick (South Africa)

Summary

Ahead of the 4 November local government elections, data reveals that most eligible South African voters are opting out entirely. Driven by youth disillusionment, distrust and broken political promises, non-voters may eclipse many, and probably even all, registered parties at the polls.

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