Only 14.9 million of 29 million registered voters cast ballots in SA elections

Political analyst Dr Busani Ngcaweni says South African political parties have failed to convince more citizens to vote, raising concerns about growing voter disillusionment. He says some people no longer believe that the democratic system improves their lives or addresses their everyday challenges. This comes as concerns about declining public confidence in political parties, government institutions and elected representatives were amplified in this year’s elections. In the 2026 local government elections, about 14.9 million of the 29 million registered voters participated, highlighting the challenge of getting more South Africans to the polls. Ngcaweni says political parties need to rebuild public confidence and demonstrate that democratic participation can deliver meaningful change.

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