South Africa's upcoming elections sparked extensive online chatter, but a crucial question remains: where are the young voters? The discussions on social media, with over 450,000 mentions between February 12th and 29th, reveal a mix of frustrations and hopes, reveals the Center for Analytics and Behavioral Change (CABC).
The Electoral Commission has added its voice to growing concern over the Constitutional Court’s failure to deliver a crucial judgment which will determine how independent candidates can contest the 2024 elections .
South Africa, a country with a rich history of political struggles and victories, is at a pivotal moment 30 years after its first democratic polls. The analysis of conversations on the 2024 elections highlights a troubling trend - the disengagement of young people, while senior citizens show continued support of the African National Congress .The digital realm is buzzing with discussions, garnering over 450,000 mentions during the reporting period.
"Karyn Maughan, a senior legal journalist at News24, was targeted by posts from the official IOL X account, trying to link her work tosuggest a conspiracy involving Koos Bekker, Naspers, senior DA, and VF+ officials pursuing Cape independence if the ANC gains a majority in the upcoming elections. Stephen Grootes and the Daily Maverick have been accused of being funded by theby complaints of corruption, unemployment, misuse of state resources, and power outages.
There were instances of misinformation and unverified allegations specifically targeting the independence of the Independent Electoral Commission . Anonymous accounts raised questions about the integrity of the IEC due to the, which omitted the MK party and was linked to the ANC's ongoing case against them. These unfounded allegations are concerning as they conflate the ANC's trademark case against the MK There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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