By Lebone Rodah Mosima
The 4 November local government elections are facing an early test of public confidence, with most unregistered young voters showing little intention of joining the voters’ roll ahead of the first national registration weekend later this month.
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), through its Youth Commission, said it was mobilising young people to participate in the local elections amid growing concern over a widening voter participation gap and a trust deficit that has seen fewer people going to the polls in successive elections.
SALGA has encouraged young South Africans to use Youth Month as an opportunity to take action by registering to vote and preparing to shape the future of their municipalities.
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The national voter registration weekend will take place on 20 and 21 June 2026.
“According to recent Public Opinion
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