2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA:
South Africa is set to hold its next general elections in 2024, with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) already preparing for the event. The upcoming elections will be an opportunity for South African citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote and choose the leaders who will represent them in the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures.
In the previous general elections held in 2019, the African National Congress (ANC) emerged as the leading party with 57.50% of the votes, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 20.77%, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 10.79%. A total of 26,779,025 registered voters were eligible to vote, with a voter turnout of approximately 66%.
| No | Political Party | Number of Votes | Percentage of Votes | Number of Seats in National Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANC | 10,026,475 | 57.50% | 230 |
| 2 | DA | 3,622,531 | 20.77% | 84 |
| 3 | EFF | 1,882,480 | 10.80% | 44 |
| 4 | IFP | 588,839 | 3.38% | 14 |
| 5 | FF+ | 414,864 | 2.38% | 10 |
| 7 | ACDP | 146,262 | 0.84% | 4 |
| 8 | UDM | 78,030 | 0.45% | 2 |
| 9 | ATM | 76,830 | 0,44% | 2 |
| 10 | NFP | 61,220 | 0.35% | 2 |
However, it is important to note that approximately 9.1 million registered voters did not cast their votes, highlighting the need for efforts to increase voter participation. The IEC has already begun campaigns to encourage more eligible voters to register and participate in the upcoming elections.
More than 9 Million registered voters did not cast their votes.
The IEC has also taken steps to improve the voting process, such as introducing new technology and implementing measures to prevent fraud and ensure the transparency of the election results. Additionally, political parties are already preparing for the upcoming elections, with campaigns and strategies being developed to appeal to voters and gain their support.
The 2024 general elections in South Africa will be a crucial moment for the country, as citizens will have the opportunity to shape the future of their country by choosing the leaders who will represent their interests. It is important for all eligible voters to register and participate in the election to ensure that their voices are heard and their votes count.
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