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South Africans Are Angry - So Why Don’t They Vote?
With South Africa just one month away from local government elections, the biggest question may not be who wins but whether South Africans still believe winning an election can actually change their lives.
Voter apathy is growing, but is South Africa really becoming apathetic or are people simply angry and losing faith in the political system?Turnout has declined over the years, while frustration over electricity, water, jobs, crime and basic services continues to fuel protests and public anger.
Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya unpack the tension between **political apathy and political…
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