South Africa’s democracy was built on the promise that every voice matters — but more and more people are choosing silence at the ballot box. In the 2024 national elections, less than half of eligible voters actually voted, raising serious concerns about trust in the political system, confidence in leadership, and whether citizens still believe their vote can bring meaningful change. Tonight, we unpack the growing voter apathy in South Africa, what it says about the state of our democracy,
and whether political leaders — and institutions like the IEC — have done enough to earn the public’s trust. We’re joined by Ground Work Collective CEO, Mbali Ntuli.