1 min readBy Naledi Mashishi
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: The ‘No Vote’ party: Why most South Africans might opt out
By Naledi MashishiSouth Africa
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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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- Length
- 42 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 5, 2026
- Byline
- Naledi Mashishi
- Source
- Daily Maverick