The road to the 2024 elections

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By Deborah Marondo 


                        Image sourced from the internet

 
 President Cyril Ramaphosa at the election conference, Image by ENW


Election times are a period of remembrance in South Africa — they’re days when the country reflects on its turbulent road to democracy, and also remember the first time that absolutely every single adult citizen was given the opportunity to vote, no matter their skin colour. On the 1st of May 2024, South Africa will partake in the seventh national elections to elect a new national assembly and provincial legislature in each province. 

 

There are challenges faced ahead for the IEC due to the budget cut of R2,2 billion, the committee is concerned about the impact it will have on the 2024 upcoming elections. It is a worry that the budget cuts will affect the ability of the IEC to fully fund initiatives to support and foster awareness as well as participation in the general electoral processes. "The unintended consequence of underfunding the IEC will have a practical impact in delivering elections that are free and fair. We are concerned that, for example, for the 2024 national and provincial elections, the budget cuts have resulted in the second registration weekend not being funded," said committee chairperson Mosa Chabane, according to the statement.

 

The 2021 local government elections performance was a shock to many people as the ANC’s support dropped below 50% nationally for the first time. Many believe South Africa may see a national coalition government after the 2024 general election. The DA refused to be in a coalition with the ANC. “It’s not the DA’s role to save the ANC.” – said, John Steenhuisen. According to Ipsos poll, the main reason for the collapse was high cost of living and other issues like the power outrage and the July unrest. It is predicted that ANC could fall further in the coming elections, due there being no coherent action from the party.

 

All the evidence that is coming out and came out in the local government elections shows that the ANC will not win the next elections says  Moeletsi Mbeki, Chair SA institute of international affairs.

For these elections, the ANC will certainly face a new bout of pressure regarding whether they will lose or not. 

 



 

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