Do you want my vote? Young South Africans' voting behaviour

Do South Africa's political parties understand how to secure the all important youth vote?

Date: 2016-07-27

Time: 10:30 to 12:30

Venue: Conference room , ISS Pretoria , Block C , Brooklyn Court , map

RSVP: Helen Chanda
Phone: +27 12 346 9500
Email: [email protected]

Securing young people’s vote is key to winning elections. With local government polls two weeks away, are South Africa’s political parties likely to attract the youth vote?

Drawing on a national study of high school, college and university students, this seminar takes stock of the factors that influence young South Africans’ voting behaviour. The findings show that corruption is a major disincentive to voting, and the ruling African National Congress’ popularity is waning.

A monograph on the research results, Do You Want My Vote? Understanding young South Africans voting behaviour will be launched at the seminar.

Chair: Gareth Newham, Head, Governance, Crime and Justice division, ISS

Speakers:

• Lauren Tracey, Researcher, Governance, Crime and Justice division, ISS
• Ace Moloi, author of 'Holding My Breath' and former University of Free State student activist
• Koketso Moeti, National Coordinator, Local Government Action and Executive Director, amandla.mobi