New election survey points to a coalition-led SA, but voter apathy a major factor

The results of an in-depth survey conducted by African Innovation Research SA (AIRSA) point to the country’s future being in the hands of coalitions and raise concerns about voter apathy, especially among the youth.

The initial sample comprised some 5 000 participants, of whom 46% confirmed they were either not interested in voting despite being registered or had not registered.

The majority of those surveyed by the independent research company based in Cape Town were in the 18–35 age group...