Making the X on the ballot on 29 May does not hold the same significance for all first-time voters. Some young South Africans say they will bring out their vote – by not voting. In the second episode of our limited series elections podcast, the Jacaranda FM News team hears what young people think of the elections and why some feel no-one is listening …….

What young people think about voting

In this special limited podcast series, the Jacaranda FM News Team delves into the story of South Africa's 2024 elections. Gain insights into key issues, including the unprecedented use of three ballot papers and the challenges faced by first-time voters.

The nation returns to the polls on May 29th, three decades after the historic vote that ushered in a new era of political and social change.

These elections are being described as the most unpredictable in the post-apartheid era, with the potential to become a defining moment not only for South Africa but for the entire nation.

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In this special limited podcast series, the Jacaranda FM News Team delves into the story of South Africa's 2024 elections. Gain insights into key issues, including the unprecedented use of three ballot papers and the challenges faced by first-time voters. The nation returns to the polls on May 29th, three decades after the historic vote that ushered in a new era of political and social change. These elections are being described as the most unpredictable in the post-apartheid era, with the potential to become a defining moment not only for South Africa but for the entire nation.

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