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Where are the young voters? Under-30s appear absent as frustration with politicians grows

Residents and political representatives in Mitchells Plain said few young people appeared to be voting during South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local government election, citing distrust, unemployment and…

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters

Original contributor via Cape Argus

| November 4, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 5, 5:00 AM

Where are the young voters? Under-30s appear absent as frustration with politicians grows — Image supplied with the source report: Cape Argus.

Residents and political representatives in Mitchells Plain said few young people appeared to be voting during South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local government election, citing distrust, unemployment and…

Residents and political representatives in Mitchells Plain said few young people appeared to be voting during South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local government election, citing distrust, unemployment and frustration with unfulfilled promises.

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