DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Discussion | Why must young people vote on this year's elections?

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Empangeni, KZN - The 2024 general elections will likely prove to be the most important elections since the dawn of democracy.

The country is facing mounting socioeconomic challenges including high unemployment, the crippling energy crisis, high crime, and widespread corruption.

READ: 2024 elections | Voter's roll surpasses 27m mark

While many political parties are more fixated on who is next in line, many young people are more concerned about who has the power to genuinely take this country forward.

But will we see the youth going out to vote? 

The eNCA discusses this further with public policy scholar, Yoliswa Msweli.  

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