Some of the causes cited for Swellendam’s voter registration apathy were CAPE TOWN- Service delivery issues, the council’stance on indigent relief, and youth unemployment.
The turnout, particularly among young people, was extremely low, according to Electoral Commission ( IEC ) officials in the town.
Julian Matthysen, a local ward councillor in the Railton township, suggested that there were several causes for the lack of enthusiasm, including discontent with Swellendam Municipality’s Democratic Alliance ( DA ) leadership.
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The low voter registration turnout, particularly among young people, caused Matthysen great concern.
” For a variety of reasons, young people are not particularly eager to come and register.” Many people believe they no longer want to participate in politics or be a part of it.
Matthysen claimed he would go door to door urging locals to cast their ballots.