Vox Pops: Is the voter turnout what you expected?

Residents give their opinions on the voter turnout, is the voter turnout what you expected?

June 10, 2024

Ayanda Ntshingila Less than a minute

Gerald Maluke: I was hoping South Africans would stand together this time and vote for change but it looks like many didn't even go to vote – the number of people who voted was low.

Fourways residents faced a tough decision as they had to choose between sticking with the familiar politics or taking a chance with the unknown during the elections on May 29.
South Africans turned out in large numbers to participate in the democratic process. According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), out of 27 782 082 registered voters, 161 290 156 individuals exercised their right to vote.
Residents had their say on the voter turnout…