Elections 2024 | Spotlight on Youth Participation During Elections: Nkanyiso Ngqulunga

South Africa celebrates 30 years as a democracy. Participation of youth given the country's economic and socio-political landscape has become key to this year's elections. For these elections, the number of registered youth amounts to a sizable portion of the population. According to the latest statistics from the Electoral Commission of South Africa, the percentage of registered voters aged 18 to 39 accounts for about 43% of the total number of registered voters in all age groups. A substantial voice or influence in decisions that profoundly impact their lives becomes vital as a result. The inclusion of all segments of society is important for a representative political system at large. So, as we shine the spotlight on youth participation in the build-up to elections and the impact of SA's socio-economic conditions on our statehood and the quality of our democracy, legal researcher and social activist Nkanyiso Ngqulunga joins us to explore further...

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